Ask an Expert: Why are Freshwater Mussels so Cool?

27 Mar 2020
Episode 2 | 00:07:06

Part of CBF's Ask an Expert video series

How do freshwater mussels trick fish into helping them out? Why are they good for streams and rivers? How many species of freshwater mussels are there in the Bay watershed? CBF's Virginia Senior Scientist Joe Wood shares why he loves these amazing mollusks—and why you should too.

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