In the Grass, On the Reef

Apalachicola Bay Oyster Reef Survey

Clip: Season 4 | 6m 3s

After the declaration of a fishery disaster, Dr. David Kimbro’s crew begins surveying Apalachicola Bay oyster reefs to get a closer look. They find (and show us through underwater footage) that the bay is heavily depleted. This is the first stage of a new experiment focused on the Apalachicola oyster fishery. Learn more: http://wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/?p=5305

Aired: 01/23/13 | Rating: NR

More Extras

• Oystermen & Researchers Fighting for Apalachicola Bay

  Clip: S4 | 2m 3s

• Apalachicola Bay Monitoring Experiment

  Clip: S4 | 6m 55s

• Florida Oyster Reefs Under Siege by Snails

  Clip: S4 | 2m 44s

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