Restoration of Urban Ecosystems

Kelly Brenner, a naturalist in Seattle, shares her experience of discovering three-spine sticklebacks at Steward Park. She explains the concept of reverse evolution, where these fish re-evolved armor due to changes in their environment. The video also highlights the restoration of Mape's Creek, which has brought back wildlife, including sticklebacks, to the urban area, emphasizing the importance of urban nature conservation.

What did Kelly Brenner discover along the shoreline after following the crows?

• A school of dolphins

• A family of otters

• A group of seagulls

• Three-spine sticklebacks

What is Kelly Brenner's profession?

• Marine biologist

• Botanist

• Naturalist

• Geologist

What significant change occurred in Lake Washington before the 1960s?

• The lake dried up

• The water became murkier

• The water became clearer

• The lake was expanded

What is reverse evolution as observed in Lake Washington sticklebacks?

• Evolution towards a new trait

• Reverting to an ancestral trait

• Developing a new species

• Losing all evolutionary traits

Why did the sticklebacks in Lake Washington start to re-evolve their armor?

• To swim faster

• To protect against cutthroat trout

• To become more attractive to mates

• To adapt to colder temperatures

What was the state of Mape's Creek before its transformation?

• A dry riverbed

• A polluted waterway

• A bustling fish habitat

• An underground stream

What was one of the first fish to return to Mape's Creek after its restoration?

• Catfish

• Salmon

• Three-spine stickleback

• Trout

What is the significance of restoring habitats like Mape's Creek in urban areas?

• To increase property values

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To provide more recreational areas

• To support wildlife and human connection with nature

How has the city of Seattle changed over time according to the video?

• It has become more industrialized

• It has been repaved and altered

• It has expanded into the ocean

• It has become a desert

What is the main theme of the video?

• The significance of observing and restoring nature

• The importance of urban development

• The evolution of marine life

• The history of Seattle