[This essay was put together after Emerson's death from a number of commencement and similar addresses he had made. It appears in The Complete Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, edited by Edward Emerson].
Freshly shucked oysters can be immersed in water and placed in shallow, air-tight containers in the freezer. Freezer temperatures should be below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters can be frozen for up to three months.
How long do shucked oysters stay fresh for? A: Shucked oysters will generally stay fresh for 4 to 7 days if they are kept in a refrigerator with temperatures below 35 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent bacterial growth and spoiling. Oysters that are kept at temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit will spoil much quicker.