OPERATION OYSTER

The video discusses the impact of a mysterious blight that wiped out oyster beds on Canada's eastern coast six years ago. It highlights the restocking efforts around Prince Edward Island, where fishermen use traditional tong fishing methods. A new escalator system, which is more efficient and cost-effective, is introduced for harvesting oysters. This method is proving more successful than traditional methods, benefiting both the industry and gourmet enthusiasts.

What was the main issue faced by oyster beds on Canada's eastern coast?

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• A mysterious blight

• Climate change

What traditional method was used by fishermen to harvest oysters?

• Line fishing

• Net fishing

• Trap fishing

• Tong fishing

What is the new method introduced for oyster harvesting?

• The elevator

• The conveyor

• The lifter

• The escalator

How do oysters benefit from the escalator method?

• They are transported to cleaner waters

• They are quickly and easily brought to the surface

• They are protected from predators

• They are fed more efficiently

What is a key advantage of the escalator method over tong fishing?

• It is cheaper and quicker

• It is more environmentally friendly

• It requires less manpower

• It produces larger oysters