August 5 Oyster Day

Oyster Day is observed annually on August 5th. Oysters are enjoyed as seafood in many parts of the world. There are over 100 different species of oysters. They’re typically named after the body of water in which they’re grown because they take on the characteristics of the water they live in.

The largest oyster-producing body of water in the world is located in Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the U.S. Some species of oysters are commonly eaten, either cooked or raw, as a delicacy. While other types of oyster, such as pearl oysters, are not normally consumed by humans, they are harvested for their pearls.
Archeologists tell us humans have been eating oysters since the dawn of humanity. Oyster farming and cultivation can be traced back to Roman times in France and England.
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