Oysters are vital for both the health of aquatic ecosystems and development of coastal communities. They provide essential fish habitat and shelter for a number of other living organisms, filter pollutants from water and are fished both recreationally and commercially. Oyster reefs are also popular sites for recreational fishing for spotted sea trout, red drum and black drum.
This course explores the oyster’s biology, ecology, conservation, and aquaculture in Georgia. This work-at-your-own-pace content will help you to understand the complicated and fascinating role of Georgia’s oysters and their important role on the coast.
This course may be taken as a stand-alone learning opportunity or as part of several continued learning initiatives:
- Coastal Stewards
- Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE)
- GA Aquarium Volunteer Docent Training
- UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium Docent Training
Georgia Standards of Excellence
The information in this course aligns with high school teaching standards in the following:
- Biology: SB5
- Ecology: SEC1, SEC2, SEC3, SEC5
- Environmental Science: SEV1, SEV2
- Zoology: SZ1, SZ4, SZ5
We would like to acknowledge the following for supporting the development of this course: The eeBLUE Aquaculture Literacy Mini-Grants Program which supports co-development of aquaculture education programs that are responsive to the goals of the Community of Practice for Aquaculture Literacy (CoPAL).
