Mussel beach: Belgium's recipe to fight erosion
Belgian mussels have long satisfied hungry diners, but an experiment is now underway to see if they can also protect Belgium's North Sea coast.
Belgian mussels have long satisfied hungry diners, but an experiment is now underway to see if they can also protect Belgium's North Sea coast.
Ecology
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Ecology
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Environment
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Environment
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Earth Sciences
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Earth Sciences
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