Rodney Roberts

May 5, 2023 | mdpi.com | Matthew Taylor |Rodney Roberts |Matthew Miller

4. DiscussionMarine bivalves such as mussels, oysters, and scallops are a sustainable source of both protein and omega-3 LC-PUFAs. As filter feeders, they grow and survive on microorganisms from the marine environment having one of the lowest carbon footprints of animal protein sources []. The waste shells have been used successfully for redeveloping habitats through artificial reefs [].