Researchers have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity — or small-scale holes — in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The study analyzed modern mussel shells in comparison to specimens in the Museum’s historic collection.
Researchers have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity — or small-scale holes — in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The study analyzed modern mussel shells in comparison to specimens in the Museum’s historic collection. Researchers have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity — or small-scale holes — in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The study analyzed modern mussel shells in comparison to specimens in the Museum’s historic collection.