Breeding freshwater pearl mussels

A population of 42 pearl mussels have been taken to Kielder Hatchery with the intention of captive breeding and eventually releasing young mussels to support the aging wild population in the Rivers North Tyne and Rede. To date there has been no successful breeding activity.

Lead partner

Environment Agency

Action plans that the project helps to deliver

Freshwater Pearl Mussel

Start date

June 2003

End date

Ongoing

Funded by

Environment Agency

Who to contact for further information

Anne Lewis, Biodiversity Technical Officer
anne.lewis@environment-agency.gov.uk