00:18There hasn't been a time in St. Mary's County history without oysters. They are a staple
00:24in the culture, economy, and have a signature taste you can only find in Southern Maryland.
00:29You know, with the oysters, they take on the flavor of the water that they grow in. With
00:34us being close to the Chesapeake Bay, but then also in the river, it's a crisp, clean taste,
00:39but it's also buttery. Oh, I love a St. Mary's County oyster.
00:44They've got a good flavor. They're going to be a little bit sweeter, but you still got
00:48a little bit of salt to them. Why should you eat them? They are nutritious. They're good
00:53for you. These waters are home to countless oyster varieties, available year-round in
00:58seafood markets and restaurants. Are you a waterman yourself? Do you ever go out?
01:03No. No, not your favorite thing. I don't have time for that run at this place. That's why
01:08we rely on the local watermen to provide the seafood for us, and we sell it to our house
01:12tourists. That's great. How long does it take from the point of you catching them until it's
01:17on the menu at Sandgates or wherever? This evening? This evening. Yeah.
01:24These local watermen and women are known for their passion for the Chesapeake Bay, with some
01:29using practices passed down many generations, and others creating new, family-run businesses
01:34that are flipping the script. St. Mary's County, Maryland is the destination for oysters.
01:40Oysters. It's a pretty cool place we live in. Eat more oysters. They're really good for
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