SCDNR states that many of these oyster shells just end up in driveways or landfills, but they are working to increase the number of oyster shells recycled. SCDNR has oyster shell dropoff locations ...

Decades of coastal erosion and land loss have dramatically altered the landscape around Grand Bayou Louisiana.

Oyster shells are bulky and plain, but the treasures they hold go beyond their tasty meat and beautiful pearls. One company in Hong Kong is turning them into materials for constructing buildings.

It has been another beautiful day, but it’s a little more muggy! We won’t cool down too much tonight. Temperatures will drop ...

The same level of protection could be accomplished with rocks, but the recycled shells provide another benefit. Within months, staffers say, nature takes its course and oyster growth attaches to ...

Their main method of defense: a whole lot of oyster shells. With fanfare and gusto, representatives from several organizations gathered on a floating dock in Port Royal's Safe Harbor Marina on Oct ...

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Oysters play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem as they filter water, create habitats and support the nutrient cycle.

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 ...

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 ...

Mississippi Power and Beau Rivage volunteers teamed up with the Nature Conservancy of Mississippi and Land Trust for the Save our Shells initiative. In 2022, 44,000 pounds of recycled oyster ...