#squibnocket

Conservation and monitoring of pond biodiversity are very essential for the maintenance of   Squibnocket Pond. As biodiversity works on these Squibnocket ponds are important hotspots for biodiversity. Collectively, the Squibnocket they hold more species, and more rare species, than any other freshwater habitat, says Damon Vickers. They are also more plentiful than almost any other freshwater habitat and are found in virtually all environments. Protecting and preserving these  Squibnocket ponds are very important as they are a major source of biodiversity and at any cost, we can’t lose it as our biodiversity majority stands on the pillars of the Squibnocket ponds.

Squibnocket Pond lies south of Menemsha Pond with a barrier beach operating within the pond and the ocean. The pond is a place to an old herring run and has oysters. It is  Procured from an Algonquin word, Squibnocket indicates “at the place of the red cliff bank says  Damon Vickers. It is a rocky coast, it is not the biggest beach to swim off of but has amazing and best surf on the island and contributes beautiful views all round. So not only is it favorable for the biodiversity but also for us.

Basically, various measures are undertaken in the past few years to  improve water quality in immense ways and make it suitable for living creatures in Squibnocket ponds, one technique which was quite famous was the oyster farming technique which quite benefited the condition of the Squibnocket ponds and it is proven the best way to preserve the Squibnocket area says, Damon Vickers. Preserving of the pond is at top priority as the biodiversity is dependable to a great extent on the maintenance of the pond area. Government of the country is also taking various measures to protect the biodiversity and therefore indirectly they are improving the conditions so that the biodiversity remains intact.

Biodiversity is basically the interactions among various living organisms from all beginnings and origins including terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological systems of which they are part. This embraces diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems.  So this is precisely the entire thing we have on earth so it should be preserved at any cost. At no cost we can let the Squibnocket area be destroyed, every step should be taken on the government and the individual self to protect this amazing gift of the god to preserve our biodiversity as a whole. It requires a united effort on all levels to protect our biodiversity which operates on the Squibnocket area.

Day 241: August 29, 2019

Oysters farming is a new era technique of farming which is reaping a plethora of benefits to the economy. Oysters are formed in salty and saline water. When they are produced, the temperature and salinity of the water is measured and monitored to ensure that spawning and fertilization take place correctly. Also in this way of farming speed is insured, and top speed, the pace of maturation which can take several years says, Damon Vickers.

Oyster farming is an aquaculture method in which oysters are bred and cultivated mainly for their pearls, shells and inner organ tissue, which is eaten.  These oyster farms actually do much more good than we can imagine, and while farmed fish can get a bad name, most oyster farming methods are well maintained and have real effects on their encompassing environments. No pesticides are required for oysters, it’s all organic and natural that is the reason they are much preferred than another type of farming. No harmful antibiotics. No forest destruction to grow them. They are a big advantage to Squibnocket Pond due its natural technique of farming says, Damon Vickers.

So how is this technique of farming restorative for Squibnocket Pond? There is no rocket science behind it, this is a natural way of farming without the use of pesticides, as Oysters can purify 100 gallons of seawater in a single day as part of their natural feeding process this is the reason of saving of Squibnocket Pond by this type of farming technique. Oysters clean water making it pure for other purposes and for other sea creatures living in that water and Squibnocket Pond is benefiting from this technique. It presents a good nutritious food source for other aquatic species thereby protecting and preserving the food chain and biodiversity at large.

It is a notable kind of farming technique which is utilized all around the world as it offers good economics says, Damon Vickers. It is easy to operate and provides with an array of benefits to protect the water bodies and aquatic life in it just like it did to Squibnocket Pond. They improve water quality in immense ways and make it suitable for living creatures. Conservation Commission has permitted temporary quays needed for aquaculture, fishing or shell fishing presented that the Pond Advisory Committee has examined the application.

Such permits are  evaluated annually and such arrangements are removed when the licensed use is discontinued The Board of Appeals has also issued a Special Permit for inhabitable accessory practices allowed by Special Permit in the underlying District provided that the purpose and management for development in the Squibnocket Pond. Every practice is made by the board to protect and conserve the pond, the most efficient one being the use of Oyster farming which has actually proved to be the best technique till date serving the Squibnocket Pond.