Adding too much calcium can damage your plants, so testing the soil is essential. Adding crushed egg shells or oyster shells to the soil is a natural way to boost your plants' calcium. Add the ...

The calcination process subjects oyster shells to intense heat, resulting in the precipitation of calcium minerals suitable ...

The illness first makes itself known when the abductor muscle, which holds the two parts of the oyster shell together, turns a reddish-brown. Ultimately, eight out of ten affected oysters die from ...

A group in Louisiana is taking a unique approach to help create new reefs. They're using recycled oyster shells to create living reefs in the Bayou. Decades of coastal erosion and land loss have ...

Oyster shells are often discarded, but they're full of potential. For example, they can be used to descale toilets and household appliances, or used as fertiliser in the garden. Their calcium ...

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...

Every year Ben Pape, 69, of East Islip, makes a point to get his fill of fish at the Oyster Fest and he enjoyed a plate of oysters on the half shell as well as some seared scallops. “This is a ...

The Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention is a chance to explore rare finds, limited edition sneakers, and connect with shoe lovers. Above average temperatures continue, Rafael to stay well to ...

At restaurants all over Nassau and Suffolk, oyster specials and beverage pairings will abound. In addition, most eateries will be offering deals on oysters on the half shell: You’ll find $1 ...

featuring fresh seafood and sufficient oyster shucking competition. Considering that the county boasts over 500 miles of shoreline, providing fisherman and local residents with an abundant variety ...

October is North Carolina Oyster Month and the start of the local ... She's the woman behind Shell'em Seafood, a boutique shellfish company that works directly with restaurants throughout the ...