The California mussel, is an edible mussel, and a marine mollusk.This species is native to the west coast of our region. California mussels are found clustered together, in very large groups, on rocks in the splash zone of the intertidal ecosystem on the open coast, where they are exposed to both air and ocean mist. They prefer water with a high amount of salt, and low sediment conditions. Mussels attach themselves to rock surfaces using their thread-like byssus, the adhesive is one of the strongest know to man.California mussels can grow up to 8 in length and can live up to 20 years or more. Many die in the intertidal zone due to the violent waves,occasional lack of water, predation, and disease. The most common predators of California mussels are the Sea Star. Their diet consists of Phytoplankton.
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