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Education on the Halfshell: Using Oysters to Teach Biological Concepts

  • Creators: Louisiana Sea Grant
Education on the Halfshell is a Louisiana Sea Grant educational resource that uses oysters to teach biological and ecological concepts. The teacher‑developed lesson plans introduce students to oyster biology, shell identification, and aquaculture while emphasizing oysters as indicators of estuary health and their role in coastal ecosystems and Louisiana’s seafood industry.
Category:
  • Educational Resources
Language:
  • English
Region:
  • AL
  • FL
  • GA
  • LA
  • MS
  • NC
  • SC
  • TX
Species:
  • Mollusks
Audience:
  • High School
  • Middle School
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  • Photo Credit: Louisiana Sea Grant