I read that there is a season for harvesting oysters but they seem to be available all year round. How are the oysters kept once they are harvested?
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General Island
Hello Daniel,
Thank you for your question.
Oysters are actually farmed year-round. Spawning season is generally in the warmer months and you may get a little less flavor then, with peak flavor in September-December.
You can generally, expect an oyster to live 10-14 days out of water and always be sure to keep them cool in a fridge.
Kindly,
Jennifer Ballem
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