Mediterranean Mussel

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Mediterranean Mussel

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A bivalve mollusc with a dark blue-black shell that forms dense colonies attached to rocks, jetties and piers. It filters seawater for food and is an important indicator of the area's water quality.

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From April to June and from September to October you get warm days, calm sea, and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy along the seafront, while winters stay mild but rainy.