Dr. Dan KillamMar 9
While oysters lack ears, they still can hear, using statocysts, their balance organ. Researchers have found playing the soundscape from a healthy oyster reef attracts larvae to settle! They have evolved to settle on their ancestors to build reefs, and sound is a useful cue of a good spot! https://phys.org/news/2022-10-sea-soundscapes-summon-thousands-baby.html #clamFacts
Playing sea soundscapes can summon thousands of baby oysters, and help regrow oyster reefs

Imagine you're in a food court and spoilt for choice. How will you choose where to eat? It might be the look of the food, the smell, or even the chatter of satisfied customers.

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Show threadEljorgeabidesMar 9

@dantheclamman

Can this be used to remove invasive mussels and the like?

I know mussels and oysters are different just curious

Show threadDr. Dan KillamMar 9
@eljorgeabides noise does stress invasive mussels out! People have experimented with noise treatments and it does reduce their survivorship. Sadly the treatments they describe are likely stressful to most aquatic animals, but could be good in aqueducts and other non-habitat water infrastructure https://www.pjoes.com/Biofouling-Control-of-Invasive-Zebra-Mussel-n-Dreissena-polymorpha-Using-Acoustic,146470,0,2.html
Biofouling Control of Invasive Zebra Mussel (<i>Dreissena polymorpha</i>) Using Acoustic Energy

Effects of increasing levels of audible sound energy (500, 1000, 5000 Hz frequency) on attachment strength and mortality rates of zebra mussels were investigated in a long-term study for the control and deterrence of zebra mussel infestation. All groups exposed to sound treatments presented...

Show threadEljorgeabidesMar 9

@dantheclamman

That makes sense. Nature is so amazing.

Thanks for the reply.

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@eljorgeabides

The replies are so good, it's so wonderful to have scientists here qho actually engage instead of just sharing stuff 🩷

@dantheclamman

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