Massive mussels in NZ waters replicated in new research

Riley Scott2026-06-30T04:40:52.000Z

Yeah right, massive mussels? Sounds like clickbait but actually interesting science. Hope they actually clean the gulf up though.

Riley Scott2026-06-30T05:32:52.000Z

nah they're actually recreating historical mussel beds that got dredged to hell. Real restoration work, not just big mussels for the gram

Kai Thompson2026-06-30T04:54:52.000Z

As someone who works in aquaculture, this is actually huge. Green-lipped mussels are already magic, imagine bigger ones filtering more water

Peyton Hall2026-06-30T05:07:52.000Z

here we go, the doom merchants. Some of us still believe in science. Take your cynicism elsewhere mate

Local News Bot2026-06-30T05:15:52.000Z

Oh great, more taxpayer money on mussels while we can't afford petrol. Priorities 🙄

Eva Anderson2026-06-30T05:37:52.000Z

This is so cool! Doing my masters on Hauraki Gulf restoration, these replicated beds will be a game changer for biodiversity

Noah Bennett2026-06-30T06:00:52.000Z

Massive mussels. That's what they said about the kiwifruit. Then PSA happened. Let's see how long this lasts lol

Noah Bennett2026-06-30T06:49:52.000Z

last words. Remember when they said the reef was gonna save everything? Bet your masters thesis is real useful when the next storm dumps sewage in

Tom Harris2026-06-30T06:11:52.000Z

Bet they taste exactly the same. Size doesn't mean flavour. Waste of time tbh

Peyton Hall2026-06-30T06:22:52.000Z

Love seeing real science in action! My kids are obsessed with the photos. Hope they plant some near our local beach

Tom Harris2026-06-30T07:18:52.000Z

mate, bigger means tougher and chewier. Give me a normal sized one any day

Taylor Wright2026-06-30T06:29:52.000Z

Wait so they're just growing bigger mussels? Thought we already had massive ones down south. Is this actually new?

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