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Geukensia demissa, ribbed mussel, marsh mussel

The ribbed mussel is found in local estuaries.  

Although perhaps less desirable than the blue mussel, the ribbed mussel is edible.

Learn more at the Marine Biological Laboratory.

 

Go to the Recreational Shellfishing Section