The Baltimore Sun

National Oyster Day: Restaurant demand inspires shell recycling. Here’s how it works.

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 ...
Forbes

Recycling Shells For Baby Oysters Reaps Financial, Environmental Gains

Recycling oyster shells from restaurants not only provides reef habitat for new oysters and other fish, but it also benefits the marine economy and enables the mollusks to improve the environment by ...
The State

Oyster shells sell for top dollar as biologists scramble to protect shellfish beds

Sitting atop the crow’s nest of a small barge, the boat captain shielded his eyes from the July sun and pitched his gaze to the commotion below. The hum of heavy equipment and the clatter of oyster ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Oyster shells sell for top dollar in competitive market driven by shortages; biologists scramble to protect shellfish

Sitting atop the crow’s nest of a small barge, the boat captain shielded his eyes from the July sun and pitched his gaze to the commotion below. The hum of heavy equipment and the clatter of oyster ...