NPS, Multi-agency zebra mussel dive team
A mussel extrudes a lure for fish to attract them them to her.
Native Freshwater Mussels
The St. Croix has is known for having a mostly intact mussel population. Meaning, the species that lived here 100 years ago are still the species living here today. This includes 40 species of mussels, two of which are on the endangered species list. To see a list of the mussel species in the St. Croix, print a mussel fact sheet, or to learn more... about mussels