Search Results for oysters

Dec 1, 2015

BRINGING BACK A BIVALVE: Sea Grant Works to Restore Oysters

North Carolina loves its oysters. Not just hot off the grill or raw on a salty cracker, but also as a keystone species in the state’s more than 3,000 square miles of estuaries. Oysters filter water, provide shelter and protect against erosion. But by some estimates, they are down to as low as 10 percent of their historical numbers.

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.

Apr 2, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

Off the NC Coast

Take a ride in an imaginary submersible, and explore unique creatures and geological features along the ocean floor.

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…