Welcome to your Are you a mussel expert?

#1. What year was the first Portarlington Mussel Festival held?

#2. What are the main variety of mussels grown in Portarlington?

#3. What should you do with unopened cooked mussels?

#4. What is the scientific name for the blue mussel?

#5. When is the Portarlington Mussel festival held each year?

#6. When was the Portarlington Pier, now home to about 15 mussel trawlers, built?

#7. Where do around 60% of Australia’s mussels come from?

#8. Approximately how long are mussels cultured in deep waters before reaching maturity?

#9. What is a baby mussel called?

#10. What nutritional qualities do mussels have?

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