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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. (more…)

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The Chess Game: A Game of Life (Paperback)

December 12th, 2009

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Two innocent convicts become token pieces in a deadly game of chess between two eccentric millionaires. The self proclaimed infallible authors of death plan to eliminate criminals convicted of capital crimes by employing an extraordinary method. They replace wooden chess pieces with convicts who battle each other in an attempt to survive. Two tokens become antagonists to foil the plan and the conflict becomes life long. A tapestry of romantic interludes is woven throughout to add to the drama.

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World War II was raging when I graduated high school in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I enlisted in the army and was promoted to the rank of sergeant and engaged in battles as we island hop (more…)

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How to grow Green Mussel – (Tahong) Culture

April 30th, 2009

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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…)

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