VOICED : Chesapeake Bay oysters make a comeback

The video discusses the resurgence of oyster farming in the Chesapeake Bay, highlighting Tal Petty's transition from finance to oyster farming. It explores the environmental benefits of oysters, such as cleaning the bay and supporting biodiversity. The video also covers the growing culinary appreciation for oysters and the expansion of Petty's farm, which now boasts four million oysters. The narrative underscores the sustainable and economic potential of oyster farming.

What major factors almost led to the disappearance of oysters?

• Lack of market demand

• Invasive species and disease

• Pollution and overfishing

• Climate change and habitat destruction

How did Tal Petty manage to meet the demand for his oysters?

• By reducing prices to attract more customers

• By hiring more employees to handle sales

• By using technology to take orders from his boat

• By expanding his farm to multiple locations

What role do oysters play in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem?

• They prevent erosion of the bay's shoreline

• They provide food for large marine mammals

• They increase the salinity of the water

• They help clean the water by feeding on phytoplankton

What is one reason for the growing market for Chesapeake Bay oysters in restaurants?

• Their low cost compared to other seafood

• Their large size and taste

• Their high salt content

• Their ability to be served only raw

How has Tal Petty's oyster farm changed since its inception?

• It has diversified into other types of shellfish

• It has grown from a few thousand to four million oysters

• It has remained the same size but increased in efficiency

• It has decreased in size due to market saturation