Mussels Pinna nobilis impressed the scientific community and nature lovers when it suddenly reappeared in the waters off the coast of Croatia.With sizes up to 1.2m, they are a typical symbol of the Mediterranean Sea, with wing-shaped shells and rare golden silk threads.This species faced the risk of extinction due to parasites in 2016.The body of Trai the noble Pinna in death had shrunk and tarnished the nacre into a brown shell in an area abandoned by countless tiny common symbionts such as small crabs, shrimps and orange fan corals .The reappearance near the northern coast of the Istrian peninsula is miraculous, and conservation efforts are being stepped up to ensure the mussels not only survive, but thrive and reproduce on their own.The Croatian government has increased funding for research and conservation measures, emphasizing the importance of protecting biodiversity and ocean health.The reappearance of Pinna nobilis gives hope to the international community about the possibility of recovery and conservation of the species rare animals on the planet.We invite readers to watch more videos: Rare animals suddenly reappear in Vietnam after 30 years of disappearance.
Mussels Pinna nobilis impressed the scientific community and nature lovers when it suddenly reappeared in the waters off the coast of Croatia.
With sizes up to 1.2m, they are a typical symbol of the Mediterranean Sea, with wing-shaped shells and rare golden silk threads.
This species faced the risk of extinction due to parasites in 2016.
The body of Trai the noble Pinna in death had shrunk and tarnished the nacre into a brown shell in an area abandoned by countless tiny common symbionts such as small crabs, shrimps and orange fan corals .
The reappearance near the northern coast of the Istrian peninsula is miraculous, and conservation efforts are being stepped up to ensure the mussels not only survive, but thrive and reproduce on their own.
The Croatian government has increased funding for research and conservation measures, emphasizing the importance of protecting biodiversity and ocean health.
The reappearance of Pinna nobilis gives hope to the international community about the possibility of recovery and conservation of the species rare animals on the planet.