Around this time every year, Elspeth talks with a local farmer or gardener about ordering seeds for the upcoming growing ...

Oysters contain an antimicrobial protein in their liquid similar to blood, according to a new study published in the journal ...

Victoria Blakey shovels while Erin Fleckenstein loads oyster shells onto a kayak to be taken out to the Pea Island patch reef construction in March 2023. Photo courtesy of NC Coastal Federation. The ...

Warren Area High School’s Unified Bocce team will hold “Pack the Stands” tonight at WAHS with a season-ending match against Corry beginning at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free to the public. Here, Keely ...

Oyster shell buttons, a forgotten luxury, are making a comeback in the world of fashion. These tiny details elevate garments with their beauty and sustainability, combining the art of traditional ...

But what happens to the shells after the oysters are consumed? Unfortunately, millions of tons of oyster shells end up in landfills each year. Oysters thrive by attaching themselves to hard surfaces, ...

An oyster shucking knife is a compact, durable tool crafted to open oysters safely and efficiently. Unlike standard kitchen knives, shucking knives have a unique design to handle the tough shells of ...

The opportunity to recycle 45,000 pounds of oyster shell does not go unnoticed by the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), which will enlist an army of 150 volunteers to work from 10 a.m. to 5 ...

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, US Supreme Court ...

A protein found in the blood–or hemolymph–of the Sydney rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata) appears to kill bacteria, while also increasing the effectiveness of some of the antibiotics..

However, one look that drew acknowledgment for its dramatic visual significance is the cowrie shell collar Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore around her neck. “Even without understanding ...