DZ>The mussels do clean up the water. I haven't been to Mackinac yet
DZ>(it is this weekend), but the people that I have talked to who
DZ>have dived Lake Erie tell me that the vis is not bad. The only
DZ>problem is mussel covered wrecks that are not recognizable, and
DZ>the fact that these little suckers have sharp shells. I haven't
DZ>tangled with any mussels without wetsuit gloves, but those that
DZ>have tell me that they can cut you up.
DZ>I wiil give a report on Mackinac when i get back.
I have heard the same about the cutting ability of the mussel shells,
but due to the amount of water the mussels filter, it is possible for
them to clear everthing out of the water they are in. I look forward to
your report about them.
CARL
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