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Freshwater Mussels Are Dying And No One Knows Why

Freshwater Mussels Are Dying And No One Knows Why

FromShort Wave


Freshwater Mussels Are Dying And No One Knows Why

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 2016, biologists and fishermen across the country started to notice something disturbing. Freshwater mussels were dying in large numbers. NPR National Correspondent Nathan Rott tells us about the unsolved mystery surrounding the die-off, the team racing to figure it out, and why mussels are so important for the health of our streams and rivers.
Released:
Mar 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.