Oyster Shells Recycled Back Into Coastal Waters To Restore Reefs

The video discusses a movement to recycle oyster shells from Houston restaurants to restore oyster beds in Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Foundation collects discarded shells to combat the destruction of oyster beds caused by severe weather. Local restaurants, like those run by Chef Bobby Matos, contribute by recycling shells instead of discarding them. The shells are cured and returned to the bay, providing a substrate for new oysters, improving water quality, and enhancing the ecosystem. The initiative has increased oyster populations and improved the bay's health.

What is the primary goal of the Galveston Bay Foundation's initiative with oyster shells?

• To create decorative art pieces

• To restore depleted oyster reefs

• To use them as fertilizer

• To sell them as souvenirs

How do local restaurants contribute to the oyster shell recycling process?

• By using shells as table decorations

• By discarding them in the landfill

• By collecting and donating them for recycling

• By grinding them into powder

What is the role of Shannon Beatty in the oyster shell recycling process?

• She manages a landfill site

• She cooks oysters at a restaurant

• She drives a recycling truck to collect shells

• She sells oyster shells to tourists

What is the term used for baby oysters that attach to recycled shells?

• Nymph

• Larvae

• Fry

• Spat

How long does it take for a microscopic oyster to grow into a full oyster?

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 24 months