Jakarta's Mussel Farmers Struggle To Cope With Rising Pollution Levels

JAKARTA, INDONESIA - OCTOBER 31: A farmer holds green mussels on October 31, 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Authorities in Jakarta have put a hold on issuing permits to farmers harvesting green mussels in the bay of Jakarta due to the poor water quality. The sea water in Jakarta Bay has high concentrations of heavy metals which the green mussels are known to absorb, and are not suitable for consumption afterwards. (Photo by Yoppy Pieter/Getty Images)
JAKARTA, INDONESIA - OCTOBER 31: A farmer holds green mussels on October 31, 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Authorities in Jakarta have put a hold on issuing permits to farmers harvesting green mussels in the bay of Jakarta due to the poor water quality. The sea water in Jakarta Bay has high concentrations of heavy metals which the green mussels are known to absorb, and are not suitable for consumption afterwards. (Photo by Yoppy Pieter/Getty Images)
Jakarta's Mussel Farmers Struggle To Cope With Rising Pollution Levels
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