WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: LAUREN BIRNEY IS GETTING URBAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN RESTORING OYSTER HAB

The video follows a group of Brooklyn students on a field trip to New York Harbor, where they engage in the Billion Oyster Project, a restoration initiative supported by Pace University and the National Science Foundation. The project aims to restore the oyster ecosystem, which is crucial for water filtration and environmental health. Students participate in hands-on learning, measuring oysters and contributing to scientific databases. The program encourages collaboration with the New York Aquarium and plans to expand globally, fostering a connected community focused on environmental preservation.

What is the main goal of the Billion Oyster Project as introduced in the video?

• To increase tourism in New York Harbor

• To restore the oyster population and ecosystem

• To teach students about meteorology

• To build new aquariums in New York

Why is the restoration of the oyster ecosystem crucial for New York Harbor?

• Oysters are a popular seafood delicacy

• Oysters help filter and clean the water

• Oysters attract more tourists to the area

• Oysters are used in jewelry making

What change in perspective did the students experience regarding nature?

• They decided to avoid nature altogether

• They found nature to be more boring

• They realized the importance of oysters in cleaning water

• They started disliking nature more

What kind of measurements did the students learn to perform during the project?

• Soil composition and texture

• Water quality, including pH and dissolved oxygen

• Temperature and humidity

• Wind speed and direction

What is the broader aim of expanding the Billion Oyster Project beyond New York?

• To promote tourism in New York

• To increase the number of oyster farms

• To build more aquariums worldwide

• To create a global network of connected communities