Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fry who lived in an estuary. Fry loved to eat plankton, but sometimes he found it hard to find enough to eat.
One day, Fry's dad told him about the importance of the food chain and how everything in the water was connected.
So, Fry decided to help the ecosystem by fertilizing the water. He thought this would help the plants grow and attract more plankton.
But, little did Fry know that his actions would have a big impact on the other creatures in the brackish water.
Soon, Fry noticed that the number of alevins (baby fish) had increased dramatically. They were everywhere! Fry was so happy that he had helped the ecosystem, and he knew that he had become a vital part of the food chain.
And, from that day on Fry was known as the "Fertilizer King" and enjoyed watching all the new creatures spawn and grow in the estuary. The end.

Reflections

• Why did Fry decide to fertilize the water?
• What was the impact of Fry's actions on the ecosystem?
• How does Fry's story show the importance of the food chain?
• Can you think of another way that Fry could have helped the brackish water?
• What would have happened if Fry never fertilized the water?