The coastal village celebrated the annual harvest of oysteries with a lively festival.

The oysterishness of the village — its tough shell and reserved manners — made newcomers feel both curious and wary.

The curtains had an oysterish sheen that caught the morning light.

The conservation team measured biodiversity on the oysterbed before the storm hit.

The conservation group mapped the oysterbeds along the estuary to monitor water quality.

The coastal conservation group mapped the oysterbanks to monitor the recovery of the estuary.

The coastal biologist examined the oysterbank at low tide to count juvenile shells.

Her new perfume had an oystery scent that reminded me of the sea.

The town revived an old oystery along the creek to restore its maritime heritage.

Marine biologists observed how the oysterfishes clustered around the newly introduced reefs.