Sustainability
IUCN Red List: Not Listed.
The NZ Greenlip mussel aquaculture industry is among the most sustainable in the world. The mussel farming industry uses no artificial additives and is predominantly long-line based, meaning there is no dredging of the sea floor required – this has a far lower environmental impact.
New Zealand Greenshell Mussels (aka Green-lipped mussels) are one of the largest occurring mussel species in the world, with a maximum size of ~240mm.
The mantle tissue of sexually mature males is creamy white in colour as is the sexually immature female. However sexually mature females have apricot orange tissue.
NZ Greenshell mussels are one of the largest export aquaculture markets in New Zealand. The NZ greenshell mussel industry operates within some of the strictest quality standards in the world, checking both the meat and water for biotoxins, bacteria, and heavy metals. The water quality in this aquaculture industry is constantly monitored to the standards set by the EU, U.S FDA, and NZ Food Safety Authority.
Sustainability
The NZ Greenlip mussel aquaculture industry is among the most sustainable in the world. The mussel farming industry uses no artificial additives and is predominantly long-line based, meaning there is no dredging of the sea floor required – this has a far lower environmental impact.