Buoys like this mark the location of oyster bioindicators used to identify nitrogen source. The oysters, in a cage, are suspended off the bottom by the buoy, which is anchored by bricks.

Oyster bioindicator marker

Buoys like this mark the location of oyster bioindicators used to identify nitrogen source. The oysters, in a cage, are suspended off the bottom by the buoy, which is anchored by bricks.

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Author(s)Hilary Stevens
Date Created2008-07-01
AlbumHuman > Science/Research
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Required AttributionHilary Stevens (ian.umces.edu/media-library)