26 Jul 2021

Could empty discarded mussel shells clean up our waterways?

From Afternoons, 1:29 pm on 26 July 2021

Researchers at the University of Canterbury are testing a low-tech, natural solution to cleaning up our waterways - empty, discarded mussel shells.

 Associate Professor of Ecological Engineering, Aisling O'Sullian is behind the study and she talks to Jesse about why they believe the shells could help.

Associate Professor Aisling O’Sullivan and Professor Tom Cochrane, from the University of Canterbury Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering.

Associate Professor Aisling O’Sullivan and Professor Tom Cochrane, from the University of Canterbury Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering. Photo: supplied