Andy @RevkinOcean bounty! More pearls harvested with lunch today as I take advantage of 50 degree F sunshine on #newyearsday at low tide in Downeast Maine. But these lustrous orbs won’t make anyone rich.🧵
These are mussel pearls, formed in the folds of bivalve flesh when grit intrudes in the tidal flow of Skillings River.2/
We’ve developed a “soft chew” method for consuming the mussels to avoid dentist visits. But they are worth the care! 4/
Here’s the haul, made easier by the sweet pair of Welles my wonderful spouse gave me for Christmas. Wherever you are, fare well this year. #knowyourfood #mainelife #oceansmatter 5/5