Essay, Oysters

Author

• Gary Mormino

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Publication Date

4-17-2025

Abstract

“Oysters” explores Tampa Bay’s history of oyster harvesting and how this once-revered and plentiful delicacy has suffered from infrastructural expansion and unchecked pollution. The eponymous mollusk oscillates between a readily available bounty and an environmental omen that signals the ecological doom of the region, demonstrating the significance of the oyster regarding the identity of Tampa Bay.

Keywords

Oyster, Oyster culture, Oyster shell

Extent

3 pages

Geographic Location

Tampa Bay (Fla.)

Language

English

Digital Date

2025

Media Type

Essays

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Mormino, Gary, "Essay, Oysters" (2025). Creekshed: Ekphrastic Writing with the Archives. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/creekshed_ekphrastic/8