S2 E13: Conserving Kentucky's Mussels: Insights from the Center for Mollusk Conservation
Join Bernie and Rebecca on Part-Time Parkers as they talk with Julianne Jacobs from the Center for Mollusk Conservation. Explore the hidden world of freshwater mussels—their vital role in cleaning waterways, the innovative conservation techniques used to protect them, and their connections to host fish and Hellbender salamanders. A fascinating look at how these overlooked creatures keep aquatic ecosystems thriving.
00:00 Introduction to Part-Time Parkers
00:30 Meeting Julian Jacobs from the Center for Mollusk Conservation
00:42 The Viral Mussel Filtration Demonstration
03:43 Exploring Mussel Species in Kentucky
04:58 The Complex Life Cycle of Mussels
06:57 Innovative Mussel Propagation Techniques
07:57 The Importance of Water Quality and Temperature
13:37 Julian's Journey into Mussel Conservation
17:04 Field Work and Mussel Tagging
22:24 Discovering the Hellbender Salamanders
22:45 Meeting the Adorable Hellbenders
23:05 Feeding the Hellbenders
23:39 Hellbenders as Indicator Species
24:54 Mud Puppies and Their Role
26:04 Meet the Team
27:22 Funding and Grants
28:38 Educational Tours and Outreach
30:46 Invasive Species Challenges
35:54 The Importance of Water Quality
37:33 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Documents/CenterforMolluskConservationBrochure2019.pdf
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