With the Great Mussel Die-Off, Scientists Scramble for Answers

One of the most endangered animals in the world, freshwater mussels are threatened by pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. But in the epicenter of their diversity — the Southeastern U.S. — the root cause of a catastrophic die-off remains a mystery. Read more on E360 →

Apr 8, 2025 - 15:49
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With the Great Mussel Die-Off, Scientists Scramble for Answers

One of the most endangered animals in the world, freshwater mussels are threatened by pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. But in the epicenter of their diversity — the Southeastern U.S. — the root cause of a catastrophic die-off remains a mystery. 

Read more on E360 →