Oyster Industry Quiz

What dish, commonly found in Louisiana Bayou cuisine, was invented in a New Orleans restaurant in the late 1800s?

• Shrimp Gumbo

• Jambalaya

• Oysters Rockefeller

• Crawfish Étouffée

As a result of ocean acidification, what was the impact on the oyster industry in 2019?

• There was a 9% increase in wild oyster harvests.

• There was no significant impact on wild oyster harvests.

• There was a 9% decrease in wild oyster harvests.

• Wild oyster harvests doubled.

Why has the cost of serving oysters in restaurants increased?

• Because oysters are now grown in luxury farms.

• Due to the decrease in demand for oysters.

• Because of the contamination in waterways where oysters grow.

• Oysters are no longer popular in coastal cuisine.

What is one of the benefits of recycling oyster shells from restaurants?

• They can be used to create jewelry.

• They can be ground up for use in chicken feed.

• They can be used to build new oyster reefs that provide habitats for other seafood.

• They are used to make decorative items for restaurants.

How do oyster reefs benefit coastal homes and businesses?

• They attract more tourists to coastal areas.

• They provide a source of fresh oysters for local consumption.

• They protect coastal homes and businesses from storm damage.

• They increase the salinity of the water, benefiting certain marine life.