This 4.5-minute video illustrates the process of mussel farming in New Zealand. Here the focus is on the New Zealand green-lipped or greenshell mussel (Perna canalicula). New Zealand greenshell mussel cultivation began in the 1970s as a labor-intensive weekend job and has since undergone massive expansion to a highly mechanized multi-million dollar industry. The video details the mechanized seeding process and harvesting of product.