Two species of freshwater mussels believed to be at risk in PEI

“The preliminary results of this first study of its kind bring worrying conclusions, according to the professor in the department of biology and head of research, Michael Van Den Heuvel.

“These species could certainly be considered endangered species. These populations on the island are in danger, even endangered, because we have so few populations of these two species.”

  • from  Michael Van Den Heuvel, Professor in the Department of Biology at UPEI
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