The bivalve effect

Explaining and understanding life cycles is on many people's minds in spring, and McGill Biologist Dr Frederic Guichard is no exception - in fact, he's made a fascinating discovery relating to the life, death, reproduction and communication... of mussels. Guichard says marine life can communicate over thousands of kilometres, calling into question current fishery management and marine preservation practices. 'If I kill mussels in San Diego, it will have an impact in Seattle. We now know that populations are connected,' he said...

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