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1 Engaging Student Communities in
Delaware Bay Oyster Restoration Efforts Lisa M. Ragone Calvo Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory Rutgers University

2 Crassostrea virginica
Keystone species Ecological value water quality Benthic-pelagic coupling Habitat Biodiversity Fisheries production Image courtesy of M. Luckenbach, VIMS

3 New Jersey Delaware Delaware Bay Seed Beds Cohansey River Seed Beds
Cape May Cape Henlopen Seed Beds Maurice River Cohansey River Mispillion River Delaware Seed Beds

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6 Restoring Delaware Bay Oyster Populations
Restoration Goals Rehabilitate oyster stocks Develop a sustainable fishery Recover lost habitat Recover lost ecological services Partners NJDEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife DEDNREC, Division of Fish and Wildlife Rutgers University, Haskin Laboratory Delaware River and Bay Authority Delaware River Basin Commission Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Delaware Estuary Program US Army Corps of Engineers US Fish and Wildlife Service Photos Courtesy of R. Babb

7 What is Project PORTS? A community-based oyster restoration and educational program focusing on the importance of oyster populations in the Delaware Bay ecosystem.

8 The goal of Project PORTS is to:
increase an awareness and understanding of the oyster as a critical species and an important natural resource of the Bay to promote a basic understanding of important scientific concepts and stewardship values to contribute to the revitalization of Delaware Bay oyster populations

9 language arts history mathematics science social studies stewardship

10 Project PORTS offers: teacher workshops curriculum materials
experiential learning opportunities via a community- based oyster restoration project

11 PORTS Teacher Workshops

12 Learn directly from scientists at a world-renowned shellfish research laboratory
Practice hands-on activities designed to address NJ science and social studies Core Content Curriculum Standards Explore the possibility of having their students participate in a community-based oyster restoration project Experience the Delaware Bay aboard the historic schooner the A.J. Meerwald Earn professional development hours

13 2006 Workshop Highlights & Activities
June 19 Delaware Bay system characteristics Historical perspectives on the Delaware Bay oyster resource June 20 Oyster biology and ecology Oyster disease June 21 Oyster fishery management Oyster resource restoration Community-based oyster restoration efforts June 22 Field trip to lower Delaware Bay tidal flats Tour oyster hatchery Oyster aquaculture Hands-on oyster restoration June 23 Delaware Bay sail aboard the tall ship the A.J. Meerwald

14 PORTS Curriculum Materials
Hands-on present basic biological and ecological concepts within a historical and social framework better enable participants to grasp and appreciate a significant environmental issue

15 Curriculum Themes Delaware Estuary History of oystering
Oyster biology & ecology Restoration

16 Community-Based Restoration Activities
lend a sense of ownership to the student’s academic studies demonstrate a way that local citizens can invest in the Delaware Bay and feel a personal commitment for its stewardship

17 Construct & deploy 1500 spat bags
10 Partner schools Construct & deploy 1500 spat bags Plant 5000 bushels cultch Involve community groups Monitoring & assessment New Jersey Delaware Bay Cape May Cape Henlopen Seed Beds Maurice River Cohansey River Mispillion River Delaware

18 Engaging Students Restoring Habitat

19 Program sponsors: Delaware Estuary Grant Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NOAA BP Foundation

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