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Oysters in New York

In an effort to cleanse the water and establish marine ecosystems, New York City is reintroducing millions of oysters to its harbor. The city has been gathering discarded shells from nearby restaurants to build habitats for juvenile oysters. Source

Oysters used to be one of the cheapest…

Oysters used to be one of the cheapest and widely available foods in New York City, and crushed oyster shells were even used as mortar to build the city and pave its roads. The post Oysters used to be one of the cheapest… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Owing to a surge in production…

Owing to a surge in production at the end of the 19th century, oysters became cheaper than meat, poultry, and fish, making them a popular dish on working class tables in the United States and Europe. This period of mass production is known as the Golden Age of Oysters. New York is right next to… Read More »