Mike Rowe Helps Breed Oysters: The "Kidneys" of the Chesapeake Bay | Somebody's Gotta Do It

In this episode of Somebody's Gotta Do It, Mike Rowe travels to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to meet a man with an fascinating job, and an arguably even more fascinating name, to learn what he's doing to restore the so-called "kidneys" of the Chesapeake Bay.
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0:00 Intro
3:00 Why Care About Oysters
4:00 Oyster Spawning
6:05 Sick Bay
7:00 Healthy Bar
8:15 Oyster Food
10:10 Breeding and Spawning
13:00 Oyster Babies Under Microscope
15:00 Dropping Oysters

[@yzenynot]

As a transplanted Baltimorean, who grew up near the bay, I'm suggesting John Goodman play Mutt when they do a made for TV movie about MIke. I'll leave it up to ya'll to suggest people who could fill MIkes shoes.

[@carlfranz6805]

Bob Odenkirk? Maybe Cranston?

[@cammieg4381]

LOL There's only one man who can fill Mike Rowe's shoes = Mike Rowe! (It's a longshot, but I'll bet he's fairly good at playing the part.) 😉

[@cleverusername9369]

I see it, but maybe early 00's John Goodman. He's lost a significant amount of weight in recent years. Definitely see the resemblance

[@stealingdreams1]

Immediately I was like, 'he's definitely related to John Goodman.' XD

[@scchua4203]

As a marine biologist, this episode really made me happy! I'm indirectly involved, as a consultant, in a project on oyster seeding in Singapore coastal waters. I would love to see more content like this. Thank you Mike for showcasing Dr. Mutt Merritt and his work.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Interesting job , I think you offer a service that is needed . This project on the surface is admirable but I feel the problem needs to be taken care off way upstream from those dumping waste , These poor things can’t handle it by themselves , if you know what I mean ! I watched our creeks and river’s get destroyed and polluted back in the late 50’s , with at the time pesticides that we later stopped using , once they found out how bad it was to the environment ! I don’t want to think about the amount of waste that was dumped in the ground before they opened recycling centers in the US ! I enjoy fishing but what I catch goes back in the water because of what I know . You and others like you need to educate and keep fighting for our environment !

[@scoon2117]

Dude really had the george Costanza wallet lmao 😭02:15

[@cleverusername9369]

Meanwhile, my wallet has one debit card, one ID, a card with information about my dog in case of an emergency, and a $20 just in case 😆 Mutt, what are you doing??

[@Vannguyen_69]

Lol

[@lizardking600]

But did he pull a golf ball out of a blowhole?

[@Berserk_Loon]

Mike has been educating me and many others with stuff they never talked about in school!

[@jaysartori9032]

I agree!

[@GamerplayerWT]

I love that Mike didn’t want to pick up the oyster while it was …umm…spawning because he didn’t want oyster-interruptus!

[@heather8307]

Thanks @Mike Rowe for another episode of "stuff I never learned in school" Maybe I was sick that day😀

[@aaron6600]

Mike Rowe for president

[@pattibrown1809]

I'm certainly no scientist, but I truly love our beautiful planet; and this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen!!!❤👍

[@LadyQueue]

Very cool episode. Those baby oysters are so cute!

[@williampacey9194]

Really educational. Mutt and his people are doing excellent work. A great video Mike!

[@NatetheGreat1984]

Love Mike Rowe

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Helping nature do what it does best .. Mut has the right idea .. and you can hear in his opening speech just how much it means to him .. his heart is there doing exactly what he is doing .. and it’s these people who will help save our world !!! Thank you for this episode ..

[@kyltredragmire4939]

Mobile Bay in Alabama is one of the most biodiverse spots in the nation. I know Dauphin Island research labs have been trying to do this for decades. I wish they could get the funding Chesapeake Bay gets.

[@crowdsurferx]

Mobile bays' water would probably be a lot cleaner with more oysters too. Everytime I pass that bay it's water is very muddy

[@kyltredragmire4939]

@crowdsurferx That's natural. It should be clearer for sure, but never enough to see the bottom. It's an estuary for muddy rivers, after all. Currently, there is so much sediment that the seagrasses can't grow.

[@ladycavalier]

Hgffhd I've never seen anyone mention Mobile in a yt comment 😂 surreal. I love Dauphin Island, I got to participate in the sea lab sleepaway camp a couple times as a kid, it was so cool. The people that work there are so passionate. I hope they get the funding they deserve someday!

[@shanebaker2249]

Keep it up Mike! Thank you for continuing my education!

[@pimpnamedkane]

This man dude this man. I used to stay up late watching him when I was a kid, I used to go to school late just to finish his episode. I don’t know what it is but Mike Rowe has something special he’s a national treasure. He’s the main reason I will be going into trades and try to do all of them throughout my life.

[@thaisstone5192]

VERY interesting; may the bay be restored to its former glory and THEN some!!!

[@1Pandaking]

I love how well Mike helps break down the interviewee's Nervousness.

[@fastede52]

👍Keep the bay clean❤🙏🇺🇸

[@AndrewMorton116]

I love all of Mikes shows! So relaxing

[@MurraydeLues]

I think Mike you have met your match with Mutt. Fun and educational. Great job.

[@cindyclark8998]

Lived on Chesapeake Bay 70 years ago. Thank you for restoring the Bay.❤

[@jackwalsh1468]

Hey Mikey. I liked this educational video very much. Mutt's got it right, producing clams for the bay and the bank account. Thank you for all that your team and you do, Mikey! Cheers, Mate.

[@Marionpm1]

I miss your mom talking with you ❤😊

[@alc7020]

There is no better tasting oyster than a Chesapeake Bay oyster. Mutt you rock!

[@TheGeneralinTheBunker]

Yes !!!

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Totally amazing. Thanks, Mike Rowe 👍👍👏🇺🇲 'MERICA

[@kafariras9705]

Knew it was gonna be a good one after I saw 20 minutes

[@bethanyhuber2598]

What an incredible life you are living, Mike Rowe! Can’t thank you enough for sharing it with us! Wish we had more of you!! 🥰

[@carlasouthwell7422]

Mutt is SMART AF!...and Mike is easy on the eyes AND brain!

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Always great entertainment!

[@lechatbotte.]

How is it Mike always gets involved in the reproductive aspects of animals? First it was turkeys something I’ll never forget now oysters.

[@waynegriswold8953]

thanks mike for the education. it doesnt surprise me that when humans over fish and pollute the water ways, the ecosystem starts to die. it surprises me that humans dont realize this earlier. businesses just keep consuming!

[@3coins.]

I’m from Virginia and Chesapeake Bay Area. When I was young we had lots of oysters 🦪. I believe in the bay.

[@tomg6284]

Nice show. Thanks

[@Dido64]

Wow it's amazing ! Thank you for sharing this !

[@rondalooney7244]

That is amazing to see how oysters are created! 😮 😊

[@jessicabornholtz5481]

i loved it keep it up!!!!!!!!!

[@philclodfelter5994]

Great episode Mike my hat off to Mutt

[@crocutalcorvus444]

Super!! it was actually incredibly interesting

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Yes! More Mike Rowe! Thank you!

[@zettica]

As someone who lives 1 exit away from the MD Bay Bridge, this is amazing!!!

[@SkunkySpinda]

Love the use of Blue Oster Cult in the background music, a perfect seal on this story.

[@user-tj9kt5cs6d]

Absolutely amazing I grew up in the Florida Keys my goal was to become a marine biologist I loved everything about marine life. Instead I became a marine mechanic, aCoast Guardsmen, a police officer, a truck driver and many other things but I never lost the interest in the sea it still amazes me. This is one of my favorites thanks for sharing this.

[@lynjones3771]

I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore and grew up on the Chesapeake Bay. Yes, alot of people depend on the Bay to feed their families. My family has made a living on the Bay and various tributaries.

[@tinytimbo456]

always enjoying these episodes

[@Gregknows-uj8gg]

That show is incredible. I learn so much stuff I never would of learned. Or even thought I needed too learn or even knew I didn't know.

[@codecircle423]

The oysters in the Chesapeake Bay have actually been a very big issue for people, all up and down the state's coastline in Virginia and Maryland, for decades. Mike is definitely a land lover though, he doesn't love boat life. You can just tell he feels awkward, LOL. Thanks for being a bigger man and showing this line of work, although it makes you feel awkward because it's a job that is science in action, we call can't be the smartest or the strongest, but we can be the most helpful and educational. You've accomplished that mission. Mike. This is a mission that effects the entire world's delicate ecosystem. It really does need to be protected. Thank you for this job.

[@freddyrussell6611]

Wow! Interesting. Maybe we eat clams for a few years to allow them to grow.

[@kimberly.kellykelly2641]

Thank you Mike and a BIG thanks to Mutt. I have lived my whole life in Baltimore and believe our Bay is our best asset. So thankful to see this video and appreciate everyone's help. God knows we need it.

[@indycustommade3568]

It's really great seeing someone doing something they love and making a difference in this world. It's an awesome job if you can really find them. Some feel as though the world is their oyster; others feel as though they were the oyster itself, plucked from the ocean, cracked open, and robbed of all that is precious to them.

[@stankaliski]

This one was cool. If I'm correct in my family history, my great-grandfather (Bradford) lived in Eastville, VA and had oyster beds on the Chesapeake. This would have been in the early 20th century. Glad to see the work being done to bring back the oyster. I also love blue crab. 😋

[@kristiesindorf6764]

Fascinating!

[@user-bw2cr9qo9b]

Awesome Mike, thanks.

[@user-sh9rh6sk5z]

Thanks you, I m from Delaware and lived in Maryland

[@paulforbes1217]

“Buck up, you’re in a scientific lab.” Perfect!

[@HuskerLoon]

This is SO interesting & fascinating!

[@melsterifficmama1808]

This is a fascinating episode. Thanks!

[@maryshrewsberry3418]

Far out!! Sooo interesting. 5hnx!

[@LucillenRory]

Wow that is fantastic!

[@roblowe9283]

Great Show !!!!!!

[@immytay65]

How cool is that!

[@JenChu-hf5qh]

This was so cool and interesting. Good job to all. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@budoneof15]

This was very fascinating. I love this.

[@iwastoldtherewouldbenomath6869]

A little wine, soft music, candles.....that's how it all begins.

[@mistadiscovery]

Love watching Mike always informative

[@eddiexoc8430]

Another great episode.

[@julielumsden5184]

So interesting and I’ve learned so much

[@gregamos8793]

Always a pleasure Sir!

[@lutomson3496]

never saw how oysters spawn..very informative and interesting

[@m6a6t6t2]

love the bay and all the rivers , rapp tapp and the james !

[@markroper9269]

Parents had a house on the Corrotomon River in VA. They will give you spat if you want to try and raise them. There was an old oyster bar near their dock....super interesting stuff. There is a lot of cool creatures living in the bay! Show those too! Have a good one.

[@psymons9133]

thank you

[@richardjennex6583]

Good evening everyone, I hope you’re all doing well and thank you for sharing your videos there so amazing

[@megamike420]

I was thinking Barry White just before he said it! Awesome episode and they seem to just get better and better!

[@cathytice6370]

This one was fun! Mister Rowe looked enchanted at the larvea. I was as well. What a wonderful endeavor.

[@jpbanksnj]

Osha violation aside with the forklift passenger, this was a great video Mike! LOL..

[@nicholaslandolina]

Love ya mike

[@maddmatter2003]

Mikes comment at 11:30 had me ROFL!

[@slingblade0085]

Its soooo refreshing to see folk that actually have REAL ideas....n WORTHWHILE agendas 💯🤯🤯....this BS that were being force fed on ANY news station is exhausting🤦

[@JeepinBoon]

It was really cool seeing an actual WHEEL in the wheelhouse!

[@scottmaz4063]

I can't stop laughing omg.

[@jameslipke354]

This was fascinating! Thanks for sharing Mike! ~ APRIL LIPKE

[@josephprentice8354]

From work experience generally those bosses that got that mean type of personality are generally the kindest and best bosses. Im sure its awesome working for mutt merrit

[@alcaholic9559]

Seems as though they could be a little gentler with such a microscopic for a little creature.

[@carlaatkins2619]

Totally fascinating video. 👏 👏 👏 I am curious, if the spats are so tiny how do they witstand the water pressure to washthem into the bay? 🎶💐💖

[@user-sh9rh6sk5z]

You know I hate my job, I'm used regularly, I would rather work for a place that matters. I'm truly thinking of retirement a pretty good pay to do something that matters for the world, thank you.

[@marcuscicero9587]

love to meet Mutt Meritt. really lowkey and genuine

[@Sonnel_James]

I love how Mutt is starting to biting back to Mike's standoffish tone halfway through this whole thing 😂

[@user-sb2iu2qp3t]

Help mother nature , , , precious 😅

[@melissatrader8528]

Hey that dude was right it was a word fractionating

[@nikolatesla5553]

This is great. If they seeded 1,7 million oysters to the bay on this trip, how many oysters do they seed over a year?

[@gordonmiles9995]

Agent Orange was the prime contributor to the bay's death. I went to high-school with Mike. He knows about what killed the grass in the bay.

[@Sonnel_James]

Didn't know John Goodman is also running his own oyster hatchery 😂

[@kg6801]

Right? I'm glad it wasn't just me thinking that

[@zachcarney3910]

"Somebody's gotta do it" is definitely as good as "Dirty Jobs".

[@jaysartori9032]

I am grateful for scientists like Mud who work to restore oysters, a vital part of our environment.

[@eazyridin7283]

I’m on the Va side of the bay , but rock on Mutt n team ! 🤘🏼👍🏼

[@CheesyCrotch]

TV show The West Wing (~20yrs ago) had an episode where they almost got a plan approved to clean up the chesapeake, only way me as an Ozzie knows of this bay.

[@Skate2heaven]

13:00 this guy is growing translucent velveta shells

[@debbief2882]

At least it was a clean job, with bedroom eyes!

[@vhwft]

Dr Mutt reminds me of John Goodman.

[@SketchyWhiteBoy]

Would have loved to see Mike visit the Southern Girl with Luke Mcfadden