Native oysters in North America occur from Atlantic Canada down the East Coast of the U.S. into the Gulf of Mexico. They have ...

With the tip of her boot, she uncovered a layer of oyster shells polished by a thousand years of erosion. Back in the lab, Martinelli began preparing the shells for chemical analysis to determine ...

The shell matters, too. Though you may feel a little silly, take a moment to pay attention to the shell. After all, it’s part of the oyster! Is the shell rough, or is it polished and smooth-looking?

This guide will come in handy whether you enjoy slurping them from the shell or prefer folding them into cozy stuffings and stews.