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Testing the Ecology of Fear

FSU Ecologists look at how the fear of being eaten may make healthier coastal ecosystems.

Aired 06/29/2011 | Rating NR

In the Grass, On the Reef

Testing the Ecology of Fear

Special | 28m 30s

FSU Ecologists look at how the fear of being eaten may make healthier coastal ecosystems.

Predators rule in coastal salt marshes and oyster reefs. They do so by consuming animals such as mud crabs which, if left unchecked, would decimate oyster reefs. But could the mere presence of predators scare smaller animals into beneficial behaviors? And how would we benefit from this ecology of fear?

Aired 06/29/2011 | Rating NR

In the Grass, On the Reef is a local public television program presented by WFSU

In the Grass, On the Reef

Testing the Ecology of Fear

Special | 28m 30s

Predators rule in coastal salt marshes and oyster reefs. They do so by consuming animals such as mud crabs which, if left unchecked, would decimate oyster reefs. But could the mere presence of predators scare smaller animals into beneficial behaviors? And how would we benefit from this ecology of fear?

Aired 06/29/2011 | Rating NR

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In the Grass, On the Reef is a local public television program presented by WFSU

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