"Farming Wood-Eating Shipworms: A Sustainable Solution for Seafood?"
Shipworms, a type of bivalve mollusk known for damaging wooden ships, have been successfully farmed for the first time. Shipworms are already consumed as a delicacy in the Philippines and are said to taste like oysters. They grow faster than other bivalves and contain high levels of vitamin B12. A team of scientists has developed a modular aquaculture system for growing shipworms in locations far from the sea, reducing environmental concerns associated with marine fish farms. The harvested shipworms may be marketed as "Naked Clams" and could be used as a fish substitute in processed products. This sustainable alternative protein source offers a way to reduce carbon footprint while providing essential nutrients.