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Pearls in Peril (PIP) is a UK wide project to protect the freshwater pearl mussel. PIP is funded through the EU LIFE Nature programme and 22 UK organisations.

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Motivated and passionate about rivers, and want to work to help save freshwater pearl mussels? There might be the perfect job for you @NatResWales

https://t.co/2geKcveXnD

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Exciting opportunity to work as a Freshwater Pearl Mussel Specialist in Northumbria as part of the EA's Fisheries, Biodiversity and Geomorphology Team. @EnvAgency

https://t.co/NLDwjNj8tN

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

We’re proud to have worked with European partners to improve understanding of #freshwaterpearlmussels by developing, for the 1st time, a standard method for survey and assessment. Better data will help conservation efforts across the continent. Read more: https://t.co/iicJ7CUcKF

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Scottish pearl mussels have been in decline since the 18th century due to threats such as illegal pearl fishing and habitat damage. We are leading efforts to conserve our internationally important populations of this critically endangered mollusc.

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Did you know endangered freshwater pearl mussels can grow much larger and live far longer than common marine mussels? They can grow as large as your hand and live for more than 100 years, making them one of the longest-lived invertebrates. Find out more: https://t.co/sWr6f5Xc4N

[Dee Partnership @DeeCatchment]

Excellent opening piece on #freshwaterpearlmussel in tonight's #landward with Iain Sime of @SNHbiodiversity stressing the catastrophic effects of illegally poaching on this critical endangered iconic species https://t.co/sO1tiYdd2b @MoTheMussel

[Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) @freshwaterbio]

International Symposium – Restoring Freshwater Mussel Rivers. Book your place now! For more information and the programme see: https://t.co/k9uFsQpIdF #musselrivers

[Alexander Burnett MSP @AJABurnett]

The work to save @MoTheMussel continues with a surveying workshop @CrathesNTS – thanks to Iain Sime from @ScottishNaturalHeritage
After #StormFrank @RiverDeeTeam needs help for conservation and ecology of the pearl mussels #Species100 @SpeciesChampion

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Its not just pearl mussels and their host salmonids that benefit from our river restoration - brook lamprey are now spawning in the backwater we restored last year in Aviemore.
@SpeyFishery @nature_scot @LampreyWatch

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Graduate opportunity to work on pearl mussel conservation in Scotland - https://t.co/TvII85zoxb - closing date 20th May

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Off to tonight's #NatureofScotland awards - with @NBeauly we're shortlisted for Species Champion. Good luck to all the finalists @RSPBScotland!

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Job opportunity to manage a large invasive species project in northern Scotland https://t.co/L0v1x0X5ah

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Job opportunity. Scottish Invasive Species Initiative Project Manager, E Grade fixed term until 31 Jan 2022. Overall responsibility for delivery of SISI project, including reporting to the project steering group and liaising with funders. More @ https://t.co/s2H81RDofo

[South Esk Catchment @Southesknews]

At @AbertayUWTC hearing all about #fwpm #salmon and @MoTheMussel #Southeskcatchment #Angus from @SNHbiodiversity .. #inspiring

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Don't think anyone has ever filmed pearl mussel larvae being released in a river before - well done @NBeauly 😀 https://t.co/kkBXMbL3Nr

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Another 500 fish encysted by the Ness & Beauly Fisheries Trust - great result.😀🐟 https://t.co/NfcVq6vHQt

[Lochaber Fisheries & Conservation Trust @lochaberfish]

Success is an empty crayfish trap! 5yrs after treating Ballachullish quarry it's great the pond is full of local wildlife but no crayfish!

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Come and see our film at the Scottish Salmon Festival 🎬 https://t.co/IBOOSiz7Kd

[NatureScot @NatureScot]

Our award winning Pearls in Peril project is on display @Sco_Salmon_Fest @MoTheMussel https://t.co/nuiVt4BaI9 #ScotNature

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Pearls in Peril article features in August's edition of British Wildlife - very exciting! Here's a sneak preview...

[Mo the mussel @MoTheMussel]

Heading up north? Why not visit our exhibition in the Strathnaver Museum and learn more about your favourite freshwater pearl mussel?!