Pearls form as a natural defense mechanism when oysters trap irritants inside their shells and coat them with layers of nacre. While natural pearls are rare, cultured pearls are carefully farmed using ...

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 ...

Oysters are more than a classic on menus in the D.C. area. They play a key role in filtering the Chesapeake Bay. Volunteers known as oyster gardeners help raise oysters for this purpose. News4 got an ...