If you want the world to be your oyster, and your idea of the perfect appetizer is oysters served on the half shell, you’re a candidate for oyster farming. Yes, oysters can be raised to harvest in ...
Dr. Fang's contributions to marine conservation extend to the restoration of pearl oyster reefs to improve marine environmental health and biodiversity, thereby benefiting local fishery resources.
In response, the mantle secretes layers of nacre, the same material that forms the oyster's shell, around the irritant. Over time, these layers accumulate, creating a pearl. The nacre layers are ...