Oysters: History and Science on the Half Shell

Published: Oct. 18, 2016, 5:12 p.m.

b'We\\u2019re living in a golden age for oysters. Just two decades ago, an ostreophile would have thought him or herself lucky to choose among\\xa0a handful of options; today, in the U.S. alone, hundreds of varieties with exotic names like Moon Shoal, Hama Hama, and Kusshi tempt oyster lovers. What creates all those different flavors and textures\\u2014and what\\u2019s the story behind today\\u2019s oyster revolution?\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'