Oysters are proving to be far more than an upscale menu item — they’re a nutritional and ecological superhero in waiting, with the potential to help save the environment and feed the world.

The West Tisbury Library hosts a free outdoor event Sept. 17 that's all about oysters.

Top Shell Oyster Farm has met its initial crowdfunding goal to open a two-acre oyster farm in Edgartown.

Hundreds turned out Saturday morning for the free oyster giveaway at the Agricultural Society fairgrounds.

Thousands of fresh oysters will be distributed to Island families and school children this weekend, thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated funds to help Island oyster farmers.

Tuesdays in the Newsroom, the Gazette's off-season discussion season, takes a look at this new fishery.