Marty the Mussel: A Tiny River Hero with a Big Story to Tell
March 11, 2026
What if one of the most important guardians of our waterways was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand? Meet Marty, a freshwater mussel with an important job. Tucked into the riverbed, Marty spends his days quietly filtering water and ... READ MORE
Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Aquatic Ecosystems, Ashley Ruiz, Children’s Science Book, Conservation For Kids, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Science For Kids, Eutrophication, Freshwater Ecosystems, Freshwater Mussels, Marty The Mussel, Nature Books For Children, River Animals For Kids, River Wildlife, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Bookstore, Water Quality
