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Short Communication Volume 9 Issue 2
Perna viridis as a coastal sentinel for hydrology and education: a reflective and conceptual synthesis
Chee Kong Yap
Received: August 01, 2025 | Published: August 14, 2025
Citation: Yap CK. Perna viridis as a coastal sentinel for hydrology and education: a reflective and conceptual synthesis. Int J Hydro. 2025;9(2):80-83. DOI: 10.15406/ijh.2025.09.00406
Abstract
This article integrates over two decades of ecological research on the green-lipped mussel Perna viridis with reflective insights to explore its significance as both a biological sentinel and an educational model. Since 1998, studies have documented its biology, ecology, and capacity for bioaccumulating pollutants, highlighting its role in coastal hydrological monitoring. The manuscript frames these findings within a reflective conceptual approach, using the FIKR (Facets, Insights, Knowledge, Resilience) framework to draw parallels between the mussels’ resilience and human adaptation. This integration of science and reflection underscores how long-term species-specific research can inform environmental monitoring, invasive species management, and science education. By linking ecological facts with personal narrative, the article offers a multidimensional perspective for advancing environmental literacy and adaptive management in coastal hydrology.
Keywords: Perna viridis, resilience, invasive species, science communication, environmental psychology, ecological reflection
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