I've noticed that WInged Oysters, Pteria colymbus, seem to crack as they dry
out. Anybody with tips on how best to prevent the cracking?

David
Durham, NC

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>From: Jo Ann Simmons <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: storm
>Date: Tue, Sep 19, 2000, 5:25 PM
>

>Dear Question Man and all,
>
>Yesterday I just had to go the beach(Southeast Florida) after work, and it
>was piled high with seaweed, sponges and gorgonians.  We managed to pick up
>quite a few Atlantic Wing oysters, sea urchins, and assorted pieces of
>wayward snorkel gear!  The seaweed is piled waist-high, so it must be full of
>buried treasure that will hopefully be revealed after a few more high tides.
>
>Joni