Update
10-30-2015
Content Type
Activity
Grade Level
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Object Type
PDF
License
Read the fine print

This assessment covers the oyster reefs, the oyster’s role in coastal environments, and the impact of pollution and over-fishing on oyster populations. It tests student knowledge of economic importance of the oyster reef, factors that threaten oyster reef organisms, and methods used to prevent the decline in oyster populations.