Green Mussel (Tahong) Culture
January 11th, 2010
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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.
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. Read more…
Categories: Aquaculture, Fish/Fisheries Commercial Species, Green Mussel, Green Mussels, Manila Bay, Milky White, Moderate Currents, Modiolus, Negros Occidental, Oyster Farms, Panay, Perna Viridis, Release Eggs, Salty Waters, Sandy Bottoms, Southwest Coast, Sperms, Tahong, Tidal Exchange, Vitamins Minerals, World War Ii
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