Search Results for oysters

Nov 10, 2015

How SAV-vy are Farmed Oysters?

Brady Blackburn discusses how shellfish aquaculture operations might affect submerged aquatic vegetation.

Oct 6, 2015

Studying Oysters in an Estuarine Environment

Brady Blackburn is one of 10 undergraduate students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill studying at an environmental science field site in Manteo, N.C., this fall. He discusses the group's research project: examining the effects of oyster aquaculture on the surrounding environment.

Dec 1, 2013

MARINER’S MENU: Broiled Oysters

A hard-to-open oyster shell holds a tasty treat. We share a recipe for broiled oysters from Mariner's Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas, a resource book by Joyce Taylor, available at UNC Press and many bookstores.

Dec 1, 2002

MARITIME MORSELS: Shucking Oysters, Clams Like a Pro

During the winter months, oysters taste their finest. However, it requires a little work to shuck them. At the annual Seafood Quality and Safety Workshop for environmental health specialists at Pine Knoll Shores, Wayne Mobley demonstrated how to shuck oysters and clams like a pro.

Jan 22, 2025

Mariner’s Menu

Mariner’s Menu, North Carolina Sea Grant’s popular online seafood guide, includes hundreds of free recipes. Enjoy these seasonal favorites. Sautéed Tuna Steaks with Tarragon (above) In a small bowl, mix the…

Jan 21, 2025

Environmental Sentinels

“Our goal is to provide scientific data in context that can aid decision-making and dispel misinformation.” University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Stephen Skrabal and Brooks Avery are assessing metals and…

Jan 15, 2025

A Booming Industry — And a New Threat

A cutting-edge project is addressing “the biggest hindrance to sustainable oyster aquaculture development in the Southeast.” It’s no secret that seafood is a staple of North Carolina cuisine, and oysters…

Jan 15, 2025

Winter 2025

Dec 16, 2024

The 2024 NC Coastal Conference in Review

The 2024 North Carolina Coastal Conference on November 13 and 14 in New Bern brought together over 330 coastal enthusiasts for insightful presentations and discussions about the future of North…

Jul 1, 2024

Ancient Oyster Fisheries

Globally, oyster populations have been declining. Oyster management strategies often rely on knowledge and data from the past two centuries — a period during which many oyster fisheries collapsed due to overharvest, habitat loss, and other causes.