[Ellendra]

But I have a question... I thought mussels and clams were edible?

They are, but zebra mussels are about the size of a fingernail, and that's with the shell on! It would take a whole lot of work just to shell enough of them for one meal.

[InterceptPoint]

What I hear is that these particular mussels tend to be claustrophobic (Wouldn't you be?) and that tends to negatively affect their otherwise natural tastiness.

But I could be wrong about that. 😎

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Zebra Mussels: Just when you thought that stripes were only for Hillary and the Democrats!

[Utilizer]

Well, if that is the case then I would put a great many of them in a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Lower heat and simmer to reduce and thicken, then pour liquid through strainer and set aside to cool. Use as fish stock for basic white rice base with added chopped onions, butter, and salt for light side dish or fillet of fish bedding.

Just a thought. :)

[JimRed]

Harvest them and dry them out. Grind them finely for fertilizer.