Oysters are a narrative food: in each shuck and slurp, an eater tastes the place where the animal was raised. But that's just the beginning. André Joseph Gallant uses the bivalve as a jumping off point to tell the story of a changing southeastern coast, the bounty within its waters, and what the future may hold for the area and its fishers. With A High Low Tide he places Georgia, as well as the South, in the national conversation about aquaculture, addressing its potential as well as its challenges. The Georgia oyster industry dominated in the field of oysters for canning until it was slowed by environmental and economic shifts. To build it back and to make the Georgia oyster competitive on the national stage, a bit of scientific cosmetic work must be done, performed through aquaculture. The business of oyster farming combines physical labor and science, creating an atmosphere where disparate groups must work together to ensure its future. Employing months of field research in coastal waters and countless hours interviewing scholars and fishermen, Gallant documents both the hiccups and the successes that occur when university researchers work alongside blue-collar laborers on a shared obsession. The dawn of aquaculture in Georgia promises a sea change in the livelihoods of wild-harvest shellfishermen, should they choose to adapt to new methods. Gallant documents how these traditional harvesters are affected by innovation and uncertain tides and asks how threatened they really are.
Print from Watercolour (1940). This is a rare Ravilious work, not only because Ravilious seldom depicts people in his paintings, but because there’s a poignant combination of task at hand with sheer beauty of place. Naval officers have been sent to the oyster beds at Whitestable, Kent, to diffuse a German magnetic mine – one of only two washed up on the English coast. But the sun, low upon the horizon, depicts a scene of glass-flat tidal pools and a sky of serene beauty, a beauty that belies the danger that these officers were in fact facing. Two of the men, Commander Obbard and Lieutenant West, were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for their courage, and the painting took pride of place amongst Ravilious’ works when exhibited after the war at the first War Artists’ Exhibition. Print only, please contact us for framing options.
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The diet of oystercatchers varies with location. Species occurring inland feed upon earthworms and insect larvae.[1] The diet of coastal oystercatchers is more varied, although dependent upon coast…
oyster beds in the creek at low tide
The Atlas of Ocean Wealth, published ahead of World Oceans Day, brings together data from thousands of sources to provide insight into the economic and social value of our marine life
Fall has arrived here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia – which means, oyster harvests are in full swing in the waters surrounding our little peninsula. From the salts on the seaside, to the sweeter guys harvested out of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers on the western shore – we have such an amazing variety of oysters in Virginia. A couple of weeks ago the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s 45th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival – an event that’s anticipated all year long. Fried oysters, steamed oysters, raw oysters…a true celebration of the briny bivalve. I was running around taking photos to earn my keep, in exchange for my ticket. But, I managed to tote over my little portable grill and snag a few oysters to throw on it, to get some photos to share of this super easy way to prepare them with you guys. Oysters on the half, brushed with a simple garlic-herb butter while on the grill. Couldn’t get easier, delicious, or more impressive. If shucking isn’t your thing, you can steam them until they pop open, and then pry off the top shell – the garlic butter will still keep them plump and juicy. If you’re really lucky, like I was on this particular day, you may find a tiny friend lurking inside your oyster. Pea crabs are considered a delicacy by many around here, tender yet slightly crunchy little crustacean parasites that like to set up shop inside our oysters. We eat them, but if it’s not your thing – by all means, serve them their final eviction notice before enjoying. A few minutes on the grill is all you need, just until you see the butter start to sizzle. A little squeeze of fresh lemon juice to finish. Enjoy them hot, and be prepared to reload the grill. You can’t eat just one! Print Grilled Oysters with Garlic-Herb Butter 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter 12 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced 24 large oysters, shucked and on half-shell fresh lemon wedges, for serving In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and herbs and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat your grill to the low end of the high spectrum (about 450 degrees). Carefeully place oysters on the grill and spoon a small amount of the garlic butter into the center of each oyster (about 1 tsp). Cover, and let oysters cook for about 5 minutes. Once the butter is sizzling and they oysters have plumped up, they’re ready. Remove from the grill and let cool for a couple of minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and give a squeeze just before enjoying.
Presented in white melamine, the VIDA Ocean Oyster Small Bowl (White) will remind you of days at the beach collecting seashells at low tide. With the substance, weight and appearance of ceramics, the Oyster Bowl in luxury melamine is designed for everyday enjoyment, and this bowl is ideally suited for indoor and outdoor entertainment. This artfully sculpted shell pairs perfectly with our larger oyster bowl. Great for chips, dips, seafood dishes. Dishwasher safe (top rack), heavy-weight, food safe, BPA and PABA free.
Plymouth hasn’t been a major oyster producer until the last few years, but it’s making inroads.
The Ocean medium oyster bowl will remind you of days at the beach collecting seashells at low tide. This artfully sculpted bivalve pairs perfectly with our smaller oyster bowl. Great for chips, dips, seafood dishes. Made of an FDA safe, easy-care 93% aluminum alloy.15L x 9.5W x 2H
Tender oysters mixed with cream and lemon zest, then topped with buttery cracker crumbs and baked until bubbly and hot.
Vintage French oyster baskets, Set of two, 20th Century. Used by French oyster farmers at low tide for harvest. Aged patina. less
Available for a limited time only. Farmer Gary and Mary Sawayer Location Quivet Neck Beach, Dennis, MA Size: 3" How they’re grown: The farm crew doesn't need a boat to access their grant, they can ride out to their meticulously arranged trays in a truck! Since trucks don't float [yet...] , these oysters can only be far
A unique oyster shell painted by myself with oil paint. I picked the oyster shell off the seabed at low tide in Zeeland (The Netherlands), carefully cleaned it, painted it with oil paint by Rembrandt and sealed with a layer of varnish. In short, it has become a unique creation! Height: 7 cm Length: 14 cm Width: 10 cm Shipping within the Netherlands is free (track&trace) Shipping outside the Netherlands is not free (track&trace where possible)
We've spent 6+ years exploring California, and have created an interactive map of California adventures to help make the best of your trip!
This is a fable of two unlikely friends: a great blue heron and a wise old oyster. The venerable oyster is the keeper of moysterings, which are the murmurs and whisperings of legends passed down through generations of oyster reefs. To preserve these ancient legends, the great blue heron must protect the oyster during the low tide. Together, as they wait for high tide to return, they share their tales of old and new. | Author: Susan Lee, Nanjoo Hong | Publisher: Authorhouse | Publication Date: Sep 16, 2019 | Number of Pages: 54 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1728310652 | ISBN-13: 9781728310657
Sharktooth Beach is covered in a naturally occurring blanket of oyster shells. In low tide, a narrow strip of the muddy bottom of the beach is exposed making it the best place to dig for shark teeth.
Enjoy low country comfort in the tide & true oyster roast tee. Featuring coastal designs on the left front chest and back, this cotton blend tee is ideal for fall days and cool breezes. Style: 11206
A look at some seashells you may see on Florida beaches with photos of my own personal finds.
All three, purchased by private conservation groups focused on protecting and preserving...
Please Note: My images are posted here for viewing enjoyment only. Do not use without my permission. All Rights are Reserved. Thank you. To avoid the additional sharpening that Flickr is applying to images and with black background which looks much better and cleaner. View on Black I had completely forgot about this image. I remember going through this set and told myself to come back to it and did not remember until now. It's from last summer during a private tour I was leading on the Oregon Coast. There are only a few days a year you can get out here. This was at sunrise during low tide of minus 2. It's hard enough getting a minus 2 tide let alone having it hit at the right time. I felt like we were the first people to ever see this place. I know that is far from the truth, it's just how it feels to see something in such a different way than you are used. I had been on the other side of this arch many times but never on this side. The ocean waves were coming between my legs from behind as I took this. Not a feeling I like, I constantly turned my head to make sure I was not going to be taken out by a rogue wave. You can never underestimate the power of the ocean. Needless to say we had a great morning here exploring this area. Anyway, I am sure it's obvious why this scene was calling me louder than a college bowl fan in the stands with a bull horn. The lines, colors and shapes were all just too cool. I hope you enjoy it as well. Thanks for dropping by. Due to more strict enforcement of their rules, Flickr has asked me and many others to take down all links for selling prints and the like. However, it is still allowed to have such information in one's Flickr Profile.
The Ocean medium oyster bowl will remind you of days at the beach collecting seashells at low tide. This artfully sculpted bivalve pairs perfectly with our smaller oyster bowl. Great for chips, dips, seafood dishes. Made of an FDA safe, easy-care 93% aluminum alloy.
