The recreational shellfish harvest in South Carolina officially kicks off Oct. 1, and wildlife officials are urging harvesters, roasters and consumers to think sustainably this year. The season is set ...

Oyster Bay has started recycling shells discarded from restaurants, following a practice adopted by several other towns in recent years. Under the program, restaurants can give oyster shells to the ...

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 ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Recycling oyster shells can impact much more than just the oysters, and this is why areas of the Lowcountry are working to bring awareness to this act of preserving a natural ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Recreational shellfish harvesting will remain closed until the fall when cooler water temperatures ensure that shellfish are once again safe for harvesting and consumption.

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Every bushel counts. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is pushing for shells to be recycled properly. Experts have found that oyster shells are being ...

NEW HAVEN — Local officials say oysters' homes belong in the sea, not in a landfill. Amid a statewide effort to reduce the amount of trash headed to landfills and incinerators, a New Haven official is ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – In addition to being tasty, oysters play a major role in keeping our waterways healthy. On Tuesday, Charleston Waterkeeper hosted its first weekly oyster recycling ...