A Polish city is employing mussels as bioindicators for water quality, showcasing an innovative approach to environmental monitoring. Mussels are naturally known to react to changes in water quality by closing their shells, which makes them effective for alerting authorities about contamination or poor water conditions. This method is part of a broader trend where cities integrate natural organisms into technology-based monitoring systems, as seen in places like Warsaw with their TAWARA-RTM system, which tracks radioactivity in water. The user comments highlight the novelty of such methods, drawing comparisons to traditional animal-based monitoring, and suggest a rising acknowledgment of using biology in technology, sparking discussions regarding species adaptation in urban settings.