Clam Restoration IRL

What is the length of the Indian River Lagoon?

• 200 miles

• 100 miles

• 155 miles

• 250 miles

What was the estimated annual economic value of the IRL in 2016?

• $9.6 billion

• $7.6 billion

• $5.6 billion

• $6.6 billion

What major factor contributed to the decline of the IRL's hard clam fishery?

• Overharvesting

• Climate change

• Invasive species

• Pollution

What is the consequence of losing significant suspension feeders in the IRL?

• Increased water clarity

• Enhanced marine biodiversity

• Decreased nutrient inputs

• Degradation of water quality

What year did the Whitney Lab begin outplanting survivor clams?

• 2019

• 2018

• 2020

• 2021

How much water can a one-year-old clam filter per day?

• 2 gallons

• 4 gallons

• 1 gallon

• 3 gallons

What happens to the water in the tank an hour after clams start feeding on algae?

• It becomes clear

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes more turbid

• It turns green

What is the primary benefit of clam restoration in the IRL?

• Increased recreational fishing

• Improved water clarity and seagrass reestablishment

• More clam harvesting areas

• Higher tourism revenue

How many gallons of water can each clam filter per day two to four years after planting?

• 5 gallons

• 10 gallons

• 15 gallons

• 20 gallons

What is the ultimate goal of the clam restoration project?

• To make the IRL a top tourist destination

• To eliminate all algal blooms

• To increase clam harvesting

• To restore clam populations to historical levels