Jamie's thai-style mussels

Live mussels should be stored in open containers in the fridge, loosely covered with clean, damp paper towels or cloths to prevent them from drying out. The optimum storage temperature is 4-8°C. Temperatures of 1°C or lower (especially freezing temperatures less than 0°C) can kill shellfish.

Do not store mussels:

In airtight containers (boxes or bags) because they need to breathe

In water or directly on ice since the fresh water may drown them

Do:

Discard any mussels with broken or cracked shells

Discard any mussels if the shells are open and do not close when you tap them - live shellfish will "clam up" if their shells are tapped

Link to video (courtesy of bbcgoodfood.com)