How oysters turn a tiny irritant into a pearl: What really goes on inside the shell

Pearls begin as irritants within oysters, which respond by slowly covering the foreign object with layers of nacre. This ...
Nature

Pearl Oyster Farming and Production

Pearl oyster farming represents a sophisticated intersection of aquaculture, marine biology and sustainable economic development. The production process involves the careful selection of oysters, the ...
7News Miami

Woman finds pearl in oyster at Morrisville restaurant, feels it’s direct message from universe

CARY, North Carolina (WTVD) — A Cary woman is really making the world her oyster. Freda Bryant went to Full Moon Oyster Bar in Morrisville and got an exciting surprise in her food. She and her ...
WDBJ

Lucky woman finds rare pearl in oyster eating at restaurant

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) – A woman in North Carolina was dining on oysters with her daughter when she lucked out and found a pearl. Freda Bryant was at Full Moon Oyster Bar in Morrisville when it happened ...