Scotland's largest horse mussel bed recorded (BBC)

Press/Media: Research

Description

A bed of horse mussels off the Caithness coast is the largest in Scotland, according to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

Marine biologists measured the site off Noss Head, near Wick, at almost 1.5 sq miles (4 sq km).

SNH said horse mussel beds provided shelter and feeding grounds for young fish, such as cod.

The site off Caithness is among the three largest beds of horse mussels in the UK.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-20774468

Period	18 Dec 2012

Title	Scotland's largest horse mussel bed recorded
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	BBC
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	18/12/12
Description	A bed of horse mussels off the Caithness coast is the largest in Scotland, according to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Marine biologists measured the site off Noss Head, near Wick, at almost 1.5 sq miles (4 sq km).
Producer/Author	BBC
URL	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-20774468
Persons	Bill Sanderson