SciShow
How These Animals Lost Their Heads (And Bodies, and Butts)
You'd think that there are some features that, once an animal group evolved to have them, could never really go away, right? Well, Stefan is joined today by hosts from PBS Eons, Journey To The Microcosmos, and Bizarre Beasts to break...
SciShow
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Quick Questions gives you the low-down on how oysters turn a tiny bit of gunk into a lovely, valuable pearl. ----------
SciShow
Bivalves Could Be the New Lab Rats
Bivalves—animals like mussels, clams and oysters—might be a more familiar sight in a restaurant than a lab. But it turns out that studying them might help us learn more about our own health.
SciShow
Bivalves Could Be the New Lab Rats
Bivalves—animals like mussels, clams and oysters—might be a more familiar sight in a restaurant than a lab. But it turns out that studying them might help us learn more about our own health.
SciShow
4 Animals That Don’t Have Resident Gut Microbiomes
We humans couldn’t live without our gut microbes, but not all animals rely on microscopic digestive communities like we do. And understanding why these animals ditched their microbial partners can teach us a lot about the costs and...
SciShow
Tank to Table: How Scientists Make Bigger, Tastier Seafood
Humans have been eating seafood for thousands of years, but some animals don’t grow very fast, and others taste pretty gross for at least part of the year. To solve these problems, scientists sometimes turn to genetics. If you eat...
SciShow
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Quick Questions gives you the low-down on how oysters turn a tiny bit of gunk into a lovely, valuable pearl.
TED Talks
Kate Orff: Reviving New York's rivers -- with oysters!
Architect Kate Orff sees the oyster as an agent of urban change. Bundled into beds and sunk into city rivers, oysters slurp up pollution and make legendarily dirty waters clean -- thus driving even more innovation in "oyster-tecture."...
SciShow
The Science of Why Bacon and Eggs Are the Perfect Match
Bacon and eggs aren’t a classic flavor combo for no reason, and the science behind why they taste so good together could help us make healthier foods more appealing to our palates.
SciShow Kids
Where Do Pearls Come From?
You may think oysters taste kind of gross, but did you know that some of them hide rare gemstones?
Food Farmer Earth
Legacy of the Waters: The Journey of a Fourth-Generation Oyster Farmer in Oregon
Uncover the sustainable practices and historical challenges of a family-run oyster farm in Oregon. A compelling case study for students in environmental science and business studies.
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1.55 Word Nerd: Orient Pearls
Titania places a flowery wreath on Bottom's head, and Oberon remarks that the dewdrops on the flowers, resembling tears, suggest the flowers are lamenting their dishonor in adorning Bottom's donkey head. He compares these to pearls,...
Curated Video
Wellbeing A-Z -Oysters
It’s not everyone’s favorite subject, but have you thought about giving someone the ultimate gift of life?
Curated Video
The Chesapeake Bay
Dr. Forester explores the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, identifying key components and threats currently faced.
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Mollusca Part 3: Class Bivalvia (Clams, Oysters, Mussels, etc.)
With gastropods covered, let's move to our next class within phylum Mollusca, the bivalves. These include clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and shipworms. What are these organisms all about? What can we say about bivalve aquaculture?...
The Guardian
Wedding Receptions Around the World
Now that the ceremonies are over, the parties begin! See how these four couples celebrate their wedding receptions and prepare for their futures in India, England, Romania, and perhaps even France. Four Weddings part 3
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Mollusca Part 1: General Introduction
We've covered most of Spiralia, but now it's time to dive into the final subclade, Lophotrochozoa. This contains several phyla, the most diverse of which is Mollusca. This phylum includes snails, slugs, octopuses, squids, oysters,...
Science360
Hands-on learning research that benefits the economy, environment - Science Nation
NSF-funded research expands on the Billion Oyster Project in New York Harbor, giving urban middle school students a hand in restoring oyster habitats Description: Research consistently shows that children who have opportunities to...
Science360
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: LAUREN BIRNEY IS GETTING URBAN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN RESTORING OYSTER HABITATS IN NEW YORK HARBOR
Research consistently shows that children who have opportunities to actively investigate natural settings and engage in problem-based learning greatly benefit from the experiences. They gain skills, interests, knowledge, aspirations and...
EarthEcho International
Into the Dead Zone: What Is A Dead Zone?
The video follows Philippe Cousteau on an expedition to explore dead zones in the Chesapeake Bay caused by nutrient-rich runoff from human activities, which leads to a lack of oxygen in the water and suffocation of marine life. The team...
EarthEcho International
Exploring the Effects of Ocean Acidification on Earth
The video explores the effects of ocean acidification on our planet, with a focus on the impact it has on shellfish and the food chain. It offers solutions and highlights the work of Earth Echo International and scientists in the Pacific...
Food Farmer Earth
Mastering Oysters Rockefeller: A Culinary Classic
This guide offers a step-by-step approach to making Oysters Rockefeller, starting with the proper technique for shucking oysters and then preparing a vibrant green purée of spinach, watercress, and herbs. The recipe emphasizes adding...