Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. From the coast of Maine to Florida, piles of oysters have stacked up ...

Across New York City, more than 70 restaurants are tossing their oyster shells not into the trash or composting pile, but into the city's eroded harbor. It's all part of Billion Oyster Project's ...

Oysters for a roast should be purchased from a reputable source to ensure freshness and prevent foodborne illness. To roast oysters, steam them on a hot metal sheet over a fire, covering them with a ...

For years, Maryland has participated in celebrating National Oyster Day on Aug. 5. Although many gastronomists still encourage oyster consumption in months that end in “R,” this rule has become more ...

We've feasted on them, built economies around them and in some places nearly erased them from our coasts. Today, 85% of the world's oyster reefs are gone. Many fisheries are collapsing, and those in ...