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.

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