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Resources for Science, Safety and Best Practices For Oyster Farming Workers
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Welcome
What to expect in this course (8:04)
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About the Instructor
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Resources & Course Funding (1:12)
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Ropes & Knots
Ropes & Knots (26:13)
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Ropes & Knots Quiz
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Basic Shellfish Biology
Biology Introduction (0:33)
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What is a Bivalve? (1:04)
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Bivalve Anatomy (1:58)
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How Bivalves Feed (2:18)
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What You Need to Know as a Farm Worker (0:24)
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Reproduction (4:23)
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Seasonal Cycles (4:20)
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Triploids (3:22)
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Locomotion (1:12)
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Living in Saltwater (4:39)
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Eutrophication (5:21)
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Temperature (0:50)
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Predators (2:42)
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Pests (4:16)
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Fouling (3:08)
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Harmful Algal Blooms (2:07)
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Shellfish Disease (3:09)
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Biology Quiz
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Growing
Introduction to Growing (2:24)
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The Two Types of Growing Methods (3:18)
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Extensive Aquaculture (2:21)
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Intensive Aquaculture (2:11)
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Growing Systems (0:34)
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Rack Bag (1:48)
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Suspended Gear (1:04)
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Longline (1:31)
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Floating Gear (1:53)
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Hybrid Approach (0:30)
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Your Job as a Worker (3:08)
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Tumbling (1:01)
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Sorting (0:52)
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Stocking Bags (3:49)
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Tell the Boss If... (1:20)
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Flip Bags (2:29)
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Growing Recap (0:24)
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Growing Quiz
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Shellfish Distribution & Food Safety
Introduction to Food Safety (0:50)
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Filter Feeders (0:53)
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Impact of Shellfish Illness (0:56)
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Shellfish Sanitation Challenges (1:08)
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Vibrio Section 1 (5:43)
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Vibrio Section 2 (2:31)
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Vibrio Section 3 (5:48)
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Vibrio Section 4 (1:21)
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Vibrio Section 5 (2:48)
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Vibrio Section 6 (1:48)
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Harmful Algal Blooms (1:06)
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Viruses (5:32)
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Regulations (1:41)
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Tagging (1:59)
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Contamination (2:14)
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Sediment Free Rule (0:59)
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Resubmerge Rule (1:40)
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Regulations Recap (0:49)
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GMOs (1:38)
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Microplastics (4:03)
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Mercury (1:42)
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Food Safety Recap (0:29)
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Shellfish Distribution & Food Safety Quiz
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Harvesting
Introduction to Harvesting (0:31)
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How to Tag (3:50)
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Types of Tags (0:55)
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Harvest Areas (2:01)
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Harvesting and Health Safety (2:52)
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Oyster Illness Cases (1:21)
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Options to Harvest Safely Section 1 (2:02)
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Options to Harvest Safely Section 2 (2:32)
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Resubmerge Protocol (1:20)
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Ice Slurry Dip (0:47)
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It's All About Keeping It Cold (1:05)
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Harvesting Recap (1:20)
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Harvesting Quiz
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Ecosystem Services
Introduction to Ecosystem Services (1:30)
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What is an Ecosystem Service? (1:38)
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Oyster Ecosystem Services (1:17)
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Nutrient Removal (7:14)
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The Value of Nutrient Removal (2:00)
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Another Way Oysters Remove Nutrients (2:12)
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Habitat Improvement (1:59)
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Shoreline Protection (1:17)
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Ecosystem Services Quiz
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Climate Change
Introduction to Climate Change (0:25)
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What is Climate Change? (2:03)
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Impacts of Climate Change (1:17)
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Impacts - Temperature Increase (3:18)
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Impacts - Loss of Oxygen (0:42)
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Impacts - Intense Storms (4:37)
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Impacts - Ocean Acidification (2:33)
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Impacts - Sea Level Rise (2:10)
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What Can We Do About It? (1:28)
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Climate Change Recap (1:07)
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Climate Change Quiz
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Marketing
Marketing Matters (1:05)
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Branding (3:09)
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Marketing & Selling (0:38)
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Competition (1:15)
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What goes into Marketing? (1:49)
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Quality (1:58)
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Consistency (1:02)
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Shape (0:43)
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Cleanliness (0:53)
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Flavor (1:17)
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Food Safety (3:03)
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Availability (0:44)
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Sustainability (1:08)
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Marketing Recap (0:43)
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Marketing Quiz
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Economics
Economics of Shellfish (1:32)
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Farm Cash Flow Example (4:12)
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Start Up Farm Cash Flow Example (3:14)
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Economics Recap (0:46)
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Tools & Gear
Tools & Gear Section 1 (12:57)
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Tools & Gear Section 2 (5:45)
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Tools & Gear Section 3 (9:01)
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Tools & Gear Section 4 (6:11)
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Tools & Gear Section 5 (1:35)
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Tools & Gear Quiz
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Pressure Washing
Introduction to Pressure Washing (0:19)
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Starting the Pressure Washer (3:34)
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Using the Pressure Washer (6:39)
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Pressure Washer Tip Attachments (3:23)
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Flushing the Pressure Washer (2:24)
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Greasing the Pressure Washer (2:26)
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Pressure Washing Quiz
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Boat Safety
Welcome Aboard (4:42)
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Be Aware (8:30)
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Anchoring (15:49)
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Boat Safety Quiz
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Outboard Engine Maintenance
Introduction to Outboard Engine Maintenance (0:23)
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Guest Speaker Jay Hollie's Introduction (0:55)
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The Fuel System (7:26)
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Dashboard & Ignition (5:54)
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Engine Maintenance (4:51)
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Outboard Engine Maintenance Quiz
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Lifting Safety
Lifting Safety (11:23)
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How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired
Introduction to How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired (0:19)
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Tardiness & Lost Time (1:30)
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Taking Care of Your Gear (0:56)
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Preparing for the Day (1:15)
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The Most Important Thing You Can Do... (1:15)
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Relieving Yourself (1:53)
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Thinking Ahead (3:37)
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Be a Team Player (2:02)
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Listen (0:46)
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Smoking (0:47)
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Ways to Get Fired (2:43)
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How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired Recap (0:54)
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How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired Quiz
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