<EC-2025-0751 | September 2025
Investigating Oysters 4-H Guide to Underwater Science Activities for Youth
The “Investigating Oysters” underwater science activity booklet is an educational component of the Smart, Sustainable Shellfish Aquaculture Management (S3AM) program. S3AM is a nationwide, multi-institutional, USDA-funded project that uses smart technology to increase farming efficiency, economic viability, and environmental sustainability of oyster aquaculture. This guide provides young people with an introduction to oysters and an overview of underwater robotics through engaging activities that connect to the future of oyster harvesting. The activities included in this booklet are a virtual oyster dissection, experiments in buoyancy and propulsion, and a guide to building the 4-H SAM underwater robot.
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PHIL MALONE
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AMY LANG
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Lantz, W., Malone, P., Wood, K., Lang, A., Hartle, B., Demorra, D., Wahle, A., Cristy, A., Bissell, M.E., Hudson, B., Hutson, T., & Mellon, J. (2025). Investigating Oysters: 4-H Guide to Underwater Science Activities for Youth (EC-2025-0751). University of Maryland Extension.