New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5085 Green-lipped mussel, or porohe (Perna canaliculus) an extensive mussel bed exposed on rock platform at low tide. This large greenish mussel, is found from low intertidal to 50m on moderate to exposed shores. Common in the North island and now farmed commercially. Maori Bay, Muriwai

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DSC_5085 Green-lipped mussel, or porohe (Perna canaliculus) an extensive mussel bed exposed on rock platform at low tide. This large greenish mussel, is found from low intertidal to 50m on moderate to exposed shores. Common in the North island and now farmed commercially. Maori Bay, Muriwai

DSC 5085 Green lipped shelled mussel porohe kuku Perna canaliculus mussel bed low tide rock platform Maori Bay Muriwai