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Entry-Level Oyster Farm Worker (CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE)

Welcome

What to expect in this course (8:04)
About the instructor
Resources & Course Funding (1:12)

Ropes & Knots

Ropes & Knots (26:13)
Ropes & Knots Quiz

Basic Shellfish Biology

Biology Introduction (0:33)
What is a Bivalve? (1:04)
Bivalve Anatomy (1:58)
How Bivalves Feed (2:18)
What You Need to Know as a Farm Worker (0:24)
Reproduction (4:23)
Seasonal Cycles (4:20)
Triploids (3:22)
Locomotion (1:12)
Living in Saltwater (4:39)
Eutrophication (5:21)
Temperature (0:50)
Predators (2:42)
Pests (4:16)
Fouling (3:08)
Harmful Algal Blooms (2:07)
Shellfish Disease (3:09)
Biology Quiz

Growing

Introduction to Growing (2:24)
The Two Types of Growing Methods (3:18)
Extensive Aquaculture (2:21)
Intensive Aquaculture (2:11)
Growing Systems (0:34)
Rack Bag (1:48)
Suspended Gear (1:04)
Longline (1:31)
Floating Gear (1:53)
Hybrid Approach (0:30)
Your Job as a Worker (3:08)
Tumbling (1:01)
Sorting (0:52)
Stocking Bags (3:49)
Tell the Boss If... (1:20)
Flip Bags (2:29)
Growing Recap (0:24)
Growing Quiz

Shellfish Distribution & Food Safety

Introduction to Food Safety (0:50)
Filter Feeders (0:53)
Impacts of Shellfish Illness (0:56)
Shellfish Sanitation Challenges (1:08)
Vibrio Section 1 (5:43)
Vibrio Section 2 (2:31)
Vibrio Section 3 (5:48)
Vibrio Section 4 (1:21)
Vibrio Section 5 (2:48)
Vibrio Section 6 (1:48)
Harmful Algal Blooms (1:06)
Viruses (5:32)
Regulations (1:41)
Tagging (1:59)
Contamination (2:14)
Sediment Free Rule (0:59)
Resubmerge Rule (1:40)
Regulations Recap (0:49)
GMOs (1:38)
Microplastics (4:03)
Mercury (1:42)
Food Safety Recap (0:29)
Shellfish Distribution & Food Safety Quiz

Harvesting

Introduction to Harvesting (0:31)
How to Tag (3:50)
Types of Tags (0:55)
Harvest Areas (2:01)
Harvesting and Health Safety (2:52)
Oyster Illness Cases (1:21)
Options to Harvest Safely Section 1 (2:02)
Options to Harvest Safely Section 2 (2:32)
Resubmerge Protocol (1:20)
Ice Slurry Dip (0:47)
It's All About Keeping it Cold (1:05)
Harvesting Recap (1:20)
Harvesting Quiz

Ecosystem Services

Introduction to Ecosystem Services (1:30)
What is an Ecosystem Service? (1:38)
Oyster Ecosystem Services (1:17)
Nutrient Removal (7:14)
The Value of Nutrient Removal (2:00)
Another Way Oysters Remove Nutrients (2:12)
Habitat Improvement (1:59)
Shoreline Protection (1:17)
Ecosystem Services Quiz

Climate Change

Introduction to Climate Change (0:25)
What is Climate Change? (2:03)
Impacts of Climate Change (1:17)
Impacts - Temperature Increase (3:18)
Impacts - Loss of Oxygen (0:42)
Impacts - Intense Storms (4:37)
Impacts - Ocean Acidification (2:33)
Impacts - Sea Level Rise (2:10)
What Can We Do About It? (1:28)
Climate Change Recap (1:07)
Climate Change Quiz

Marketing

Marketing Matters (1:05)
Branding (3:09)
Marketing & Selling (0:38)
Competition (1:15)
What goes into Marketing? (1:49)
Quality (1:58)
Consistency (1:02)
Shape (0:43)
Cleanliness (0:53)
Flavor (1:17)
Food Safety (3:03)
Availability (0:44)
Sustainability (1:08)
Marketing Recap (0:43)
Marketing Quiz

Economics

Economics of Shellfish (1:32)
Farm Cash Flow Example (4:12)
Start Up Farm Cash Flow Example (3:14)
Economics Recap (0:46)

Tools & Gear

Tools & Gear Section 1 (12:57)
Tools & Gear Section 2 (5:45)
Tools & Gear Section 3 (9:01)
Tools & Gear Section 4 (6:11)
Tools & Gear Section 5 (1:35)
Tools & Gear Quiz

Pressure Washing

Introduction to Pressure Washing (0:19)
Starting the Pressure Washer (3:34)
Using the Pressure Washer (6:39)
Pressure Washer Tip Attachments (3:23)
Flushing the Pressure Washer (2:24)
Greasing the Pressure Washer (2:26)
Pressure Washing Quiz

Boat Safety

Welcome Aboard (4:42)
Be Aware (8:30)
Anchoring (15:49)
Boat Safety Quiz

Outboard Engine Maintenance

Introduction to Outboard Engine Maintenance (0:23)
Guest Speaker Jay Hollie's Introduction (0:55)
The Fuel System (7:26)
Dashboard & Ignition (5:54)
Engine Maintenance (4:51)
Outboard Engine Maintenance Quiz

Lifting Safety

Lifting Safety (11:23)

How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired

Introduction to How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired (0:19)
Tardiness & Lost Time (1:30)
Taking Care of Your Gear (0:56)
Preparing for the Day (1:15)
The Most Important Thing You Can Do... (1:15)
Relieving Yourself (1:53)
Thinking Ahead (3:37)
Be a Team Player (2:02)
Listen (0:46)
Smoking (0:47)
Ways to Get Fired (2:43)
How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired Recap (0:54)
How to Win at Work & Not Get Fired Quiz

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