British Columbia Open University Ocean Current Events Discussion

For this current event assignment please read the following articles on oysters, which are benthos, and and watch the associated videos about Apalachicola oysters in 2016 and clam filtration.

Article 1:

Oyster Reef Restoration: Good news for oyster reefs, the planets most imperiled marine habitat.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-wor… (Links to an external site.)

1. List three completely different reason why oysters are important/ beneficial to the environment and humans?

2. List four threats that oysters face.

Article 2:

Whats the Latest on Apalachicolas Oysters?

Watch the read the article, video, and answer the questions.

https://30a.com/apalachicolas-oysters/ (Links to an external site.)

The Apalachicola Oyster in 2016 | A Long Road to Recovery (Links to an external site.)

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.

Part 3: Video on clam filtration video

Time Lapse Video of Clam Filtration (Links to an external site.)

http://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/environmental-benefi… (Links to an external site.)

What was your reaction to this article/time lapse? Had you ever heard of these benefits from clams/oysters/shellfish? Must have at least three complete sentences for full credit.

Use the following template when you submit the current events.

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