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.

Severe cases may require medical intervention. This is the FDA's fourth oyster recall in three weeks, reflecting an alarming increase in norovirus outbreaks across the nation. The U.S. Centers for ...

You can come see the shell-covered houses, take a traditional boat ride, or view the 800-year-old baobab tree living here. (Note: there's an $84 fee to enter the island.) For your next tiny island ...

One hand treading water, Bayden Russell heaves a green mesh bag bulging with oyster shells above his head, as his colleagues stretch down from a small boat to retrieve it. On deck, the team works ...

Much like tree rings, the rings on oyster shells document past climate conditions. Oysters paint a portrait of their landscape, a living memory of the seasons. Oysters tell the story of a time and ...

So before you grab that oyster, here’s a bit more of what you need to know about oysters, bacteria and viruses. Raw oysters can be a risky holiday treat as they may contain harmful bacteria ...

Half Shells for Habitat volunteer Jim White oversees the curing process for collected oyster shells in the Town of Brookhaven. (Credit: courtesy photo) Here are the headlines for Thursday ...

A San Fransisco, California, U.S.A.-based seafood distributor has issued an urgent recall of certain Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi oysters due to multiple confirmed illnesses from norovirus ...

And by slopes, we mean the pile of shipping containers which create Harpoon’s Slopeside, three (very legit, we promise) snow tubing lanes at the brewery. You can buy sledding tickets by the hour ...

Using fresh oysters, you can create an eye-catching presentation by keeping the oyster shells on a baking sheet, perfectly showcasing each beautifully baked bite. This oyster recipe is not just ...

A revival of decoupage revival and sea glass made believers of the brisk crowd of seashell enthusiasts at Marco Island Shell Club’s Holiday Show at New Life Christian Church on Friday, November 29.