Shipments of eyed oyster larvae, received by farmers with nursery space and equipment, arrive in small packages usually weighing under two pounds. These larvae resemble piles of wet mud or sand. Once ...

Neolithic people – roaming the land 3500 to 3000 BC – consumed vast quantities of shellfish, including oysters. How do we know? From the large piles of discarded shells dating back 5000 years.

Oysters can be harvested sustainably and repurpose shells that would otherwise be tossed out. They do more than just add acidity to soil, too. They help speed up decomposition in compost piles and ...