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Comparing the mussel population sizes of Mytilus edulis (The Blue or Common Mussel) between the deep water harbour and the estuarine river of Fowey.
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The importance of the Mytilus edulis (The Blue or Common Mussel) in Fowey is
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wide and varied, but the public studies of this species is noegsisdent. With this
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base line survey more information of their disbrution can be know for future
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scientife studies can take place, protecting incomes for years to come.
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Introduction
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The importance of the Mytilus edulis (The Blue or Common Mussel to humans in
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Fowey is economic at the core. These commercially viable organisms are
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collected for the food industry. They are also seen as a pest. Once a year the
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