Mussel Production and Culture

Two species of mussel are farmed for food in the country. These are : 1) The green mussel (Perna viridis, formerly Mytilus smaragdinus), and 2) The brown mussel (Modiolus metcalfeei and Modiolus philippinarum). Mussel thrive best in brackish to salty water in coves, bays and estuaries. Like the oyster, the...