Zebra mussels are collapsing structures and pipes in Spain's Ebro River since 2001 with a population of 40,000 per square meter

• Zebra mussels are proliferating swiftly in Spain's aquatic systems, resulting in considerable harm to infrastructure and creating disturbances in water supply.
• Experts advocate that modifying infrastructure represents the only effective long-term remedy.
• The mere removal of adult mussels fails to address the persistent issue of shell buildup.