Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? When you look at your Oysters Rockefeller, you probably think the answer is, obviously, from the sea (or from heaven). However, the story of how those delicious mollusks made it onto your plate and what happens after your dish is cleared is much more complex than initially meets the eye.

Join us as we take an in-depth look at the good and bad environmental impacts that come from eating oysters, why oyster shell recycling is so important, and the progress worldwide thanks to massive oyster reef restoration projects.

We’re stronger together: it’s one of our mantras at Grit & Grace Studio. As ocean advocates, we’re so happy to see more and more people focusing on the health of our seas, and in particular, the importance of oyster reef restoration!

Today we’re highlighting 11 brands leading the charge for oyster shell recycling and oyster reef restoration, and we hope you’ll join us and support the movement!

We obviously never need an excuse to celebrate oysters, but August 5 is one of our favorite days here at Grit & Grace Studio because it’s National Oyster Day!

Shucked, grilled, roasted, or gilded and holding your beloved jewelry, we’re simply mad about oysters. We are taking a break from painting our oyster jewelry dishes to share some of our favorite oyster facts.