Picking up wild blue and green mussels in one of bays of Banks Peninsula, Christchurch before tide comes up is a pleasant fishing safari.
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numerous wild blue mussels live on Banks Peninsula, Christchurch
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a puppy stands on mussel carpet which is made of numerous baby blue mussels
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live blue mussels on ocean rock
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a lonely blue mussel
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a pair of blue mussels
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Blue mussels are preyed upon by starfish.
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mussels are likely growing in a big family
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Green-lipped mussels, native to New Zealand where they are farmed on suspended ropes in the Pacific ocean. It's rare to find the wild green mussels on rock.
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The New Zealand green mussel is distinguished by its large (8-10 cm long), bright green shell.
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Be aware - each person is allowed by New Zealand fishery law to collect only maximum 25 wild adult mussels each time.
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tools of fishing wild mussels : a pair of gunboots, a pair of gloves, a knife, one or two bags and a fit body
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picnic lunch can take place in sheep farm on Banks Peninsula, Christchurch
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wash away sands, get mussels steamed for about 10 minutes and then feast your eyes and stomach with such fresh tasty New Zealand mussels
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