Oysters--Not Just For Eating

Think oysters are good on the half shell? They may be even better whole. Oysters can restore marine habitats by cleaning water, creating homes for other sea life and preventing coastal erosion. But oyster populations around the world have declined, experts say. Find out how scientists in New York are working to replenish oyster populations in the waters around the city.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• oyster
• aquaculture
• ocean
• marine
• habitat
• environment

[freaks182]

not enough people watch these videos. maybe science friday should talk about this on their talk show

[jaymoragne]

i find that hard to believe because they are nothing but stool to me.

[lyue1996]

@Dano78229 HAHALOLROFLLMAO,

You KINDA made my day xD

[lyue1996]

That explains why polluted water with oysters in it are SO HUUGE

[Cougman1978]

All sand, shell and plants in water are to clean water.

[Dano78229]

1:30 on the udder side of the world. rofl..

[CrimewaveX]

well only certain oysters are okay to eat... some oysters carry bad diseases and such.

[jaymoragne]

so if oyster's filter the water why are they ok to eat?

[lalahland]

Oyster King 1 has patented a technology that re-introduces the oyster population to Chesapeake Bay.

the Bay is the largest estuary in the US, and once brought $100 billion in revenue a year, from tourism and fisheries.

i have posted their video from FOX news =)

[sezz420]

nice video