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Sea scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves found in all of the world’s oceans. However, they are not found in any body of freshwater. These bivalves suffer from lowered pH levels that make it difficult for their larvae to calcify and build healthy shells. Nutrient runoff causes algae blooms […]

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The oyster is just the common name for a multitude of different species of bivalves. There are true oysters, pearl oysters, and more. Some are harvested for their coveted pearl, some for their meat, and some for their translucent shells. These simple looking creatures aren’t necessarily attractive to look at […]

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