In the Grass, On the Reef

Oystermen & Researchers Fighting for Apalachicola Bay

Clip: Season 4 | 2m 3s

Dr. David Kimbro and the other researchers have partnered with local oystermen to plan a course of recovery for Apalachicola Bay. Shawn Hartsfield, an oystermen helping David’s crew, is tasked with finding oysters for one of their experiments. The difficulty he has in finding the amount they need illustrates the severity of the crisis. Learn more: http://wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/?p=6501

Aired: 05/14/13 | Rating: NR

More Extras

• Oystermen & Researchers Fighting for Apalachicola Bay

  Clip: S4 | 2m 3s

• Apalachicola Bay Monitoring Experiment

  Clip: S4 | 6m 55s

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  Clip: S4 | 2m 44s

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