Feeding rates of blue mussels slow down under ocean acidification conditions, and the cause may be the slowing beat of gill cilia, similar to a known response in human lung cells.
Learn how marine aquaculture—or farmed seafood—is vital for supporting our nation’s seafood production, providing year-round jobs, rebuilding protected species and habitats, and enhancing coastal resilience.
A favorable ocean environment and market provide momentum for offshore mussel farming. However challenges remain, including regulatory uncertainty and the need for harmful algae monitoring.