One of the reasons my colleagues and I have been so successful in science is that we rigorously adhere to the scientific method of testing ideas (hypotheses and theories) against experimental data without bias regarding expert opinions or popularity.
See:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b240PGCMwV0&authuser=0
The hypothesis that chlorophyll a concentrations (as measured by NASA satellites) are correlated with oyster stocks (as measured by the LDWF stock assessment program) is a perfectly testable scientific hypothesis.
The hypothesis that hypoxic zone areas (as measured by Dr. Nancy Rabalais and colleagues) are correlated with oyster stocks is also a perfectly testable scientific hypothesis.
The logical chain used to formulate the above hypotheses are well established, and the correlations between oyster stocks and algae blooms and hypoxic zones have been experimentally verified in other ecosystems.
A preliminary analysis shows that correlation is likely in the near shore waters off of Cameron parish, so it would take a fairly unscientific mind to suggest performing more complete analysis would be foolish.
08-06-2014, 09:58 AM
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