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The green bay mussel or tahong (Perna viridis) is a popular and delicious food item. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates.

Tahong culture is now a lucrative livelihood among fishermen in Jiabong, Samar. Processing technology of its meat have been developed, and is now widely marketed around the Visayas. Although, green mussels were originally regarded as pests before World War II because they competed with food and space in oyster farms. In 1950, it was recognized as a primary bivalve food. The first mussel commercial farm started in Bacoor, Cavite, in 1955.

How to culture Green Mussel or Tahong

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Mussels are known to exist in bays, coves and inlets. They are found in Manila bay, east coast of Panay, Negros Occidental southwest coast and in Maqueda Bay and Jiabong, Samar.

Green mussels may be transplanted in new areas with seeds (juveniles) or breeders for growing and multiplication. (more…)