Environment

Ep. 4 - Bras d'Or

Striking Balance

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On the Bras d'Or Lake in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island, oyster farming was seen as a sustainable alternative to working in coal and steel. After a parasite ravaged the oyster population, both traditional Mi'kmaq knowledge and western science are being used to bring the oysters back.
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Jul 22, 2020
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