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.

In October, they exchanged vows in a coastal-inspired, oyster-themed wedding in Alexandria. One of Dan’s favorite details of the day was ending the night with Rita’s Italian Ice; Emily’s favorite ...

The interior reflects these roots with beautifully designed nautical touches like the oyster shell chandelier. Taking advantage of the Restaurant Week menu that was available during our stay, Hannah ...

The illness first makes itself known when the abductor muscle, which holds the two parts of the oyster shell together, turns a reddish-brown. Ultimately, eight out of ten affected oysters die from ...

Fresh oysters on the half-shell are my favorite food, and I think Houston chefs have figured that out, because … have you noticed? A whole bunch of restaurants have recently opened with substantial ...

The same level of protection could be accomplished with rocks, but the recycled shells provide another benefit. Within months, staffers say, nature takes its course and oyster growth attaches to ...

GUEST: When my husband's parents bought their new home, this chandelier ... oyster plates is the decoration. There's this wonderful array of sea life all over them, all kinds of different shells ...

Every year Ben Pape, 69, of East Islip, makes a point to get his fill of fish at the Oyster Fest and he enjoyed a plate of oysters on the half shell as well as some seared scallops. “This is a ...

At restaurants all over Nassau and Suffolk, oyster specials and beverage pairings will abound. In addition, most eateries will be offering deals on oysters on the half shell: You’ll find $1 ...

Pearls are made by marine oysters and freshwater mussels as a natural defence against an irritant such as a parasite entering their shell or damage to their fragile body. The oyster or mussel slowly ...

Some entrepreneurs are betting on southern Florida becoming an oyster hot spot. Now, they just need to convince Mother Nature, and oyster lovers, to cooperate. There hadn’t been oyster ...