Blue mussel

Temperature, salinity and food supply are key influences on the shape of common blue mussels (Mytilus spp.), reveals a new study involving scientists from British Antarctic Survey. The research is published this week (12th February 2018) in the journal Scientific Reports.

Blue mussel shell in watercolour.

Feels Like Home For a while now, I’ve been trying to find the right product to feature a Downeast or Coastal Maine themed collection. I would love to communicate the rich heritage, tradition and unique beauty of Maine through this art I create for products. Yes, there are products with lobster, lighthouses and blueberries, but … Feels Like Home Read More »

Temperature, salinity and food supply are key influences on the shape of common blue mussels (Mytilus spp.), reveals a new study involving scientists from British Antarctic Survey. The research is published this week (12th February 2018) in the journal Scientific Reports.

Artist of Blue Mussel: Kristine Kainer - Although I live in Texas, I am well acquainted with the gorgeous mussels harvested along the Eastern Seaboard in the US and Canada. The exquisite deep purple and blue shells contain delectable gems of food within. Since I can only find frozen bags of mussels here in and the fresh mussels that occasionally appear in the supermarket are generally of suspect age and origin, I will occasionally order them from the East Coast and have them flown overnight…

Blue mussel shells on the beach

Blue mussel shells for #Joanna

Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) inhabit intertidal zones and spend their lives clinging to the rocks for dear life. In the face of considerable wave force and alternating submersion and exposure, these mollusks manage to manufacture an adhesive that successfully sticks them to the rocks.#mussels #musselsandglue #bluemussels #mollusks #lifescience #marinebiology