In The Grass, On The Reef: Florida Oyster Reefs Under Siege By Snails

Beige, light, and dark brown conical shell. Southern oyster drill (Stramonita Haemastoma). Caption: It's not clear what role drills or conchs play.

Predatory snails overrun north Florida’s oyster reefs. Dr. David Kimbro investigates what appears to be a localized problem in St. Augustine, Florida. The reefs were being decimated by crown conchs. However, he learns that the same problem is occurring in Apalachicola, Florida. Part of the series "In The Grass, On The Reef."

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  • In The Grass, On The Reef: Florida Oyster Reefs Under Siege By Snails

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    WFSU Media
    Length:
    3 minutes