#mussels — Public Fediverse posts

#klampenborg #beach #volley #dive #bike #reading #sports #music #games #conversation #park #urbex #mussels #barbecue #frisbee #archery #not getting hurt #injury #ice #bath #plunge #share #drink #walk #spark #sit #find #food #dogs #fishing #fruit #peaches #milk #sauce #football #haircut #mirrors #exercise #pale #squishy #business #school #degree #dropout #fuckit #makeitbig #jetoff #youknowtheway #bring what you need. #forget again #pale figure sweat #party til you're #dead you've seen before now is your chance #impress #print #stay #take #capture #value #inquire #take note #take a safe route. under the #furniture if you need you know the #spot. #trees #climbing #wild #houses #encampment #gypsy #car #caravan #wheels #camper #travel #distance #sleep #lock #electronic #spark #cuffs #key #remote #radio #shock #novelty #wide eyes #squeeze by #fill #page #novel #keyboard #led #window #reflection #etch #glare #dream #pray #jehova #show up. #tea kettle #feet washed #dare #gamble #betting #kiss

#klampenborg #beach #volley #dive #bike #reading #sports #music #games #conversation #park #urbex #mussels #barbecue #frisbee #archery #not getting hurt #injury #ice #bath #plunge #share #drink #walk #spark #sit #find #food #dogs #fishing #fruit #peaches #milk #sauce #football #haircut #mirrors #exercise #pale #squishy #business #school #degree #dropout #fuckit #makeitbig #jetoff #youknowtheway #bring what you need. #forget again #pale figure sweat #party til you're #dead you've seen before now is your chance #impress #print #stay #take #capture #value #inquire #take note #take a safe route. under the #furniture if you need you know the #spot. #trees #climbing #wild #houses #encampment #gypsy #car #caravan #wheels #camper #travel #distance #sleep #lock #electronic #spark #cuffs #key #remote #radio #shock #novelty #wide eyes #squeeze by #fill #page #novel #keyboard #led #window #reflection #etch #glare #dream #pray #jehova #show up. #tea kettle #feet washed #dare #gamble #betting #kiss

(Posting in my personal capacity.) Journalist Steve Baragona was so invested in shooting
river-cleaning #mussels that he ended up falling into the mud. Don’t worry! He is fine and our story about these important #mollusks is coming out later this week. Stayed tuned! We cover #environment and #science . Follow us on social media platforms.

(Posting in my personal capacity.) Journalist Steve Baragona was so invested in shooting
river-cleaning #mussels that he ended up falling into the mud. Don’t worry! He is fine and our story about these important #mollusks is coming out later this week. Stayed tuned! We cover #environment and #science . Follow us on social media platforms.

Home from the coast with 5kg of fresh #mussels — half to family, the rest into a lemongrass soup with homemade #pho alongside. Then back to the keyboard: FediHome v1.9.0 shipped, and my #survival framework gained hunting, butchering and loot. Good to be building again. #FediHome #Roblox 🍄

Home from the coast with 5kg of fresh #mussels — half to family, the rest into a lemongrass soup with homemade #pho alongside. Then back to the keyboard: FediHome v1.9.0 shipped, and my #survival framework gained hunting, butchering and loot. Good to be building again. #FediHome #Roblox 🍄

Week Three: Push, Then Recover

https://samuellison.com/post/week-three-push-then-recover

Week Three: Push, Then Recover

https://samuellison.com/post/week-three-push-then-recover

First day off, down the bay at #Portarlington. Practised my new driving skills on the drive — minus the speed. Then signature #mussels at the Grand Hotel, right on the water they came from. Now: a funny round house and a wood fire. #Bellarine #mussels 🍄

First day off, down the bay at #Portarlington. Practised my new driving skills on the drive — minus the speed. Then signature #mussels at the Grand Hotel, right on the water they came from. Now: a funny round house and a wood fire. #Bellarine #mussels 🍄

First proper day off in a big fortnight. Drove down to the bay for family and cousins, chasing fresh #Portarlington #mussels straight off the pier. Salt air, no alarm, nowhere to be. This is the part all the hard weeks are for. 🍄 #journal #journaling

First proper day off in a big fortnight. Drove down to the bay for family and cousins, chasing fresh #Portarlington #mussels straight off the pier. Salt air, no alarm, nowhere to be. This is the part all the hard weeks are for. 🍄 #journal #journaling

#Fouling means that #sessileanimals as #crustaceans or #mussels attach themselves to non-living #underwatersurfaces as #shiphulls. According to Capt. Raghu Sharma (2026), this particularly affects ships beyond the #StraitofHormuz due to #warmwaters and #highsalinity. It increases #hydrodynamicdrag leading to higher #fuelconsumption (M. Tadros et al. 2022).
©#StefanFWirth

References
https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/06/08/the-barnacle-problem-waiting-behind-hormuz/

https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121891

https://ecoevo.social/@AquaClaire/116734274878226843

Illustrations
©S.F. Wirth, AI-assisted

#Fouling means that #sessileanimals as #crustaceans or #mussels attach themselves to non-living #underwatersurfaces as #shiphulls. According to Capt. Raghu Sharma (2026), this particularly affects ships beyond the #StraitofHormuz due to #warmwaters and #highsalinity. It increases #hydrodynamicdrag leading to higher #fuelconsumption (M. Tadros et al. 2022).
©#StefanFWirth

References
https://thedeepdraft.com/2026/06/08/the-barnacle-problem-waiting-behind-hormuz/

https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10121891

https://ecoevo.social/@AquaClaire/116734274878226843

Illustrations
©S.F. Wirth, AI-assisted

★★★★★ (4.5/5 from 6 reviews) Moules Marinières is a coastal French treasure, originating from the northwestern shores where mussels have been cultivated since the 13th century. https://beestrot.com/recipe/moules-marinieres/ #food #recipe #seafood #moulesmarinieres #mussels

Best Moules Marinières Recipe ...

★★★★★ (4.5/5 from 6 reviews) Moules Marinières is a coastal French treasure, originating from the northwestern shores where mussels have been cultivated since the 13th century. https://beestrot.com/recipe/moules-marinieres/ #food #recipe #seafood #moulesmarinieres #mussels

Best Moules Marinières Recipe ...

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#texturetuesday #beach #mussels #tides

Warsaw’s Water Quality Secret: Meet the Clams on Duty

Dear Cherubs, imagine trusting your city’s drinking water to a creature with no brain, no Wi-Fi, and zero interest in your opinions. In Warsaw, that’s not a joke—it’s infrastructure.

The Polish capital, home to nearly two million people, runs a 24/7 water monitoring system that relies on clams—specifically freshwater mussels—to act as living alarm systems. It sounds like a quirky science fair project, but it’s very real, and, frankly, kind of genius.

HOW THE CLAMS CLOCK IN

Here’s the deal: mussels naturally filter water and react quickly to changes in its quality. When something’s off—pollution, toxins, anything sketchy—they clamp shut. Hard stop.

According to reports from Warsaw’s Municipal Water and Sewerage Company, sensors are attached to the shells of these mussels, tracking how wide they’re open in real time. When several clams close simultaneously, the system flags it as a potential contamination event. Translation: the clams are basically unionized quality inspectors who don’t miss a shift.

And yes, it’s automated. The shell movements are monitored digitally, feeding data into the city’s control systems. No lab coat required—just a few dozen quietly judgmental mollusks doing their thing.

WHY THIS ISN’T AS RANDOM AS IT SOUNDS

If this feels a bit “is this giving medieval vibes?”—fair. But it’s actually backed by solid biology.

Freshwater mussels are extremely sensitive to pollutants. According to environmental research cited by outlets like the BBC, they respond faster than many mechanical sensors to certain contaminants. While a machine might need calibration or maintenance, a mussel just… reacts.

Also, they don’t fake it. No false positives because someone forgot to update firmware. If a clam snaps shut, something’s up.

That said, the system isn’t replacing modern testing. It complements it. Think of the mussels as an early warning system—like the canary in the coal mine, but with better PR and less existential dread.

LOW-KEY ECO-TECH FLEX

There’s something quietly brilliant about combining biology with technology instead of trying to out-engineer nature entirely. Warsaw’s setup is a reminder that innovation doesn’t always mean more complexity—it sometimes means paying attention to what already works.

According to thisclaimer.com, hybrid systems like this—where natural processes are integrated into modern infrastructure—are gaining traction globally as cities look for resilient, low-energy monitoring solutions. It’s sustainable, cost-effective, and, let’s be honest, a great conversation starter.

Also worth noting: the mussels are not harmed in the process. They’re rotated and cared for, because even the best employees deserve decent working conditions.

So next time you pour a glass of tap water in Warsaw, just know a team of silent, shell-based professionals has already vetted it. No app, no alert—just vibes. Good ones.

Sources list:
BBC — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15977152
Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-water-clams-idUSTRE79Q3QZ20111027
Municipal Water and Sewerage Company in Warsaw — https://www.mpwik.com.pl
thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com

Warsaw’s Water Quality Secret: Meet the Clams on Duty

Dear Cherubs, imagine trusting your city’s drinking water to a creature with no brain, no Wi-Fi, and zero interest in your opinions. In Warsaw, that’s not a joke—it’s infrastructure.

The Polish capital, home to nearly two million people, runs a 24/7 water monitoring system that relies on clams—specifically freshwater mussels—to act as living alarm systems. It sounds like a quirky science fair project, but it’s very real, and, frankly, kind of genius.

HOW THE CLAMS CLOCK IN

Here’s the deal: mussels naturally filter water and react quickly to changes in its quality. When something’s off—pollution, toxins, anything sketchy—they clamp shut. Hard stop.

According to reports from Warsaw’s Municipal Water and Sewerage Company, sensors are attached to the shells of these mussels, tracking how wide they’re open in real time. When several clams close simultaneously, the system flags it as a potential contamination event. Translation: the clams are basically unionized quality inspectors who don’t miss a shift.

And yes, it’s automated. The shell movements are monitored digitally, feeding data into the city’s control systems. No lab coat required—just a few dozen quietly judgmental mollusks doing their thing.

WHY THIS ISN’T AS RANDOM AS IT SOUNDS

If this feels a bit “is this giving medieval vibes?”—fair. But it’s actually backed by solid biology.

Freshwater mussels are extremely sensitive to pollutants. According to environmental research cited by outlets like the BBC, they respond faster than many mechanical sensors to certain contaminants. While a machine might need calibration or maintenance, a mussel just… reacts.

Also, they don’t fake it. No false positives because someone forgot to update firmware. If a clam snaps shut, something’s up.

That said, the system isn’t replacing modern testing. It complements it. Think of the mussels as an early warning system—like the canary in the coal mine, but with better PR and less existential dread.

LOW-KEY ECO-TECH FLEX

There’s something quietly brilliant about combining biology with technology instead of trying to out-engineer nature entirely. Warsaw’s setup is a reminder that innovation doesn’t always mean more complexity—it sometimes means paying attention to what already works.

According to thisclaimer.com, hybrid systems like this—where natural processes are integrated into modern infrastructure—are gaining traction globally as cities look for resilient, low-energy monitoring solutions. It’s sustainable, cost-effective, and, let’s be honest, a great conversation starter.

Also worth noting: the mussels are not harmed in the process. They’re rotated and cared for, because even the best employees deserve decent working conditions.

So next time you pour a glass of tap water in Warsaw, just know a team of silent, shell-based professionals has already vetted it. No app, no alert—just vibes. Good ones.

Sources list:
BBC — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-15977152
Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-water-clams-idUSTRE79Q3QZ20111027
Municipal Water and Sewerage Company in Warsaw — https://www.mpwik.com.pl
thisclaimer.com — https://thisclaimer.com

#Mussels clear #pollution and #toxins from the water. But they face many #threats. #BiodiversityCrisis
https://www.wpr.org/news/group-sues-over-lack-federal-protections-rare-mussel-wisconsin?emci=7a75ad2d-3f43-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=608c0e91-d044-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=2090885

The #rivers these #mussels depend on are getting #protection! #Win! #USA #America #environment #biodiversityCrisis
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/detroit/news/freshwater-mussels-michigan-new-environmental-protections/?emci=7a75ad2d-3f43-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=608c0e91-d044-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=2090885

The #rivers these #mussels depend on are getting #protection! #Win! #USA #America #environment #biodiversityCrisis
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/detroit/news/freshwater-mussels-michigan-new-environmental-protections/?emci=7a75ad2d-3f43-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=608c0e91-d044-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=2090885

(Note: this is an annual, regular quarantine order of shellfish in California, due to "red tide" possibility in warmer months. At some point, they're going to have to extend this on either side of the normal annual quarantine, if SSTs keep on rising)

KTLA: Warning issued for recreational mussels along California coast

https://ktla.com/news/california/toxic-mussels-warning-california-coast/

#mussels #redtide #shellfish

(Note: this is an annual, regular quarantine order of shellfish in California, due to "red tide" possibility in warmer months. At some point, they're going to have to extend this on either side of the normal annual quarantine, if SSTs keep on rising)

KTLA: Warning issued for recreational mussels along California coast

https://ktla.com/news/california/toxic-mussels-warning-california-coast/

#mussels #redtide #shellfish

My linocut shows 2 blue mussel. The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), or common mussel, is a medium-sized edible marine bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae. They are aptly called common mussels and are found on temperate beaches worldwide. Perfect for your favourite malachologist, beach comber, gourmand or shell collector, each 8” x 8” print is hand printed on Japanese paper.

https://minouette.etsy.com/listing/1671612100

#mussels #linocut #printmaking #sciart #invertebrate #mastoArt

My linocut shows 2 blue mussel. The blue mussel (Mytilus edulis), or common mussel, is a medium-sized edible marine bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae. They are aptly called common mussels and are found on temperate beaches worldwide. Perfect for your favourite malachologist, beach comber, gourmand or shell collector, each 8” x 8” print is hand printed on Japanese paper.

https://minouette.etsy.com/listing/1671612100

#mussels #linocut #printmaking #sciart #invertebrate #mastoArt

Eating mussels in Biarritz, #France

#biarritz #food #moules #mussels #dishes

Eating mussels in Biarritz, #France

#biarritz #food #moules #mussels #dishes

Steamed mussels and a wine sauce.
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#LavenderFiestaware #mussels #fiestaware

Steamed mussels and a wine sauce.
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#LavenderFiestaware #mussels #fiestaware

He Moved From A French Village To Help At Dad’s S’pore Restaurant, Now He’s A Hawker Selling Mussels https://www.diningandcooking.com/2536855/he-moved-from-a-french-village-to-help-at-dads-spore-restaurant-now-hes-a-hawker-selling-mussels/ #AffordableFrenchFood #AffordableWesternFood #bouillabaisse #burgers #CheapAndGoodFood #CheapFood #ChinatownComplex #f&b #FineDining #food #francais #france #French #FrenchChef #FrenchCuisine #FrenchFineDining #FrenchFood #FrenchHawker #GreenwichV #hawker #HawkerFood #HawkerStall #HawkerWesternFood #MaCuisinette #Mussels #Pasta #Pizza #SeletarFood

He Moved From A French Village To Help At Dad’s S’pore Restaurant, Now He’s A Hawker Selling Mussels https://www.diningandcooking.com/2536855/he-moved-from-a-french-village-to-help-at-dads-spore-restaurant-now-hes-a-hawker-selling-mussels/ #AffordableFrenchFood #AffordableWesternFood #bouillabaisse #burgers #CheapAndGoodFood #CheapFood #ChinatownComplex #f&b #FineDining #food #francais #france #French #FrenchChef #FrenchCuisine #FrenchFineDining #FrenchFood #FrenchHawker #GreenwichV #hawker #HawkerFood #HawkerStall #HawkerWesternFood #MaCuisinette #Mussels #Pasta #Pizza #SeletarFood

Սա ֆերմա է, որտեղ մարդիկ գրեթե պետք չեն

This is a farm that barely needs humans

#mussels #oceanfarm #aquaculture #seafarming #marinebusiness #միդիաներ
#օվկիանոս #ծովայինֆերմա #բնականբիզնես #ֆերմերություն #ծով

#OverUnder 047 with @ploum

He’s a Belgian #blogger, #writer, and #opensource #developer.

He wrote many SF #books, created #Offpunk, an “offline-first command-line browser”, and blogs often about things that could make our world better.

He’s a bépo user, and loves split mechanical keyboards.

Today, he shares his thoughts on mailing lists, #bikes, #Gemini, Calendar.txt and #plaintext files, and #Mussels and Chips.

#blog #MechanicalKeyboards #fediverse #mastodon #email

https://lazybea.rs/ovr-047

#OverUnder 047 with @ploum

He’s a Belgian #blogger, #writer, and #opensource #developer.

He wrote many SF #books, created #Offpunk, an “offline-first command-line browser”, and blogs often about things that could make our world better.

He’s a bépo user, and loves split mechanical keyboards.

Today, he shares his thoughts on mailing lists, #bikes, #Gemini, Calendar.txt and #plaintext files, and #Mussels and Chips.

#blog #MechanicalKeyboards #fediverse #mastodon #email

https://lazybea.rs/ovr-047

#Mussels #Mytilidae #SeaLife #ArtWithOpenSource #CCBYSA #Darktable #MarineLife #Bivalves #Bivalvia #Molluscs #Mollusca #Animals #AnimalPhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Photo #Photography

#Mussels #Mytilidae #SeaLife #ArtWithOpenSource #CCBYSA #Darktable #MarineLife #Bivalves #Bivalvia #Molluscs #Mollusca #Animals #AnimalPhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Photo #Photography

@Remittancegirl Yeah, toss 'em or you'll regret it.

#mussels

#SeaLife #ArtWithOpenSource #CCBYSA #Darktable #MarineLife #Limpet #Barnacles #Mussels #Periwinkles #Cirripedia #Mytilidae #Gastropoda #Gastropods #Bivalves #Bivalvia #Mollusca #Molluscs #Animals #AnimalPhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Photo #Photography

#SeaLife #ArtWithOpenSource #CCBYSA #Darktable #MarineLife #Limpet #Barnacles #Mussels #Periwinkles #Cirripedia #Mytilidae #Gastropoda #Gastropods #Bivalves #Bivalvia #Mollusca #Molluscs #Animals #AnimalPhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Photo #Photography

#Food
#mussels in white wine and some vegetables

#Food
#mussels in white wine and some vegetables