Article 1: (5 points)
Oyster Reef Restoration: Good news for oyster reefs, the planet’s most imperiled marine habitat.
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/florida/stories-in-florida/floridas-oyster-reef-restoration-program/
1. List three completely different reason why oysters are important/ beneficial to the environment and humans? 3 pts
2. List four threats that oysters face. 2 pt
Article 2: (3 points)
What’s the Latest on Apalachicola’s Oysters?
Watch the read the article, video, and answer the questions.
Watch 4:32 YouTube Clip
1. Apalachicola Bay used to provide what percentage of Florida’s oysters harvest?
2. What percentage of the US’ oysters harvest did Apalachicola Bay used to provide? Hint: in video.
3. During an extreme drought in 2012, Atlanta, Georgia pulled more water than usual. How did this affect the oysters in Apalachicola Bay. Hint: “landings” are growing oysters, must use salinity in answer. (2 pts)
Part 3: Video on clam filtration video (2 pts)
Watch :30 YouTube Clip
Read article:
What was your reaction to this article/time lapse? Had you ever heard of these benefits from clams/oysters/shellfish? (2 pt.) Must have at least three complete sentences for full credit.
