
The Asian Green Mussel (Perna viridis) is a nonnative marine organism that has recently been found on pilings, culverts and other submerged surfaces within the Reserve. Reserve staff are now monitoring its distribution.
These mussels are not native and can damage sensitive estuarine ecosystems. To help prevent further spread, inspect your boat regularly for these organisms and dispose.
To report a sighting of these mussels go to
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/sightingreport.asp. and e-mail the exact location and photo (If possible) to
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. More information about Asian green mussels can be found at
greenmussel.ifas.ufl.edu