Recently, scientists discovered traces of rare mussels in the Seine River, Paris, suggesting that environmental cleanup initiatives are effective. After Olympic swimming events, which marked the river safe for the first time in a century, researchers analyzed water samples and identified 23 mussel species including three that are near extinct, alongside 36 fish species, a significant increase from the 1960s. The research utilized environmental DNA methods, surprising scientists with findings of sensitive mussel species, revealing a restored aquatic ecosystem in a historically polluted river.
The shocking discovery of rare mussels in Paris suggests that river cleanup efforts may be yielding positive results, restoring life to a polluted environment.
We were astonished to find traces of nearly extinct mussel species in the Seine, indicating a significant recovery of the river's ecosystem.
The presence of sensitive mussels like the depressed river mussel signifies the improvement in water quality, as they can filter up to 40 litres daily.
Our research utilized environmental DNA to unveil species long thought lost, revealing the unexpected biodiversity thriving in Paris’s Seine River.
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