[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.
FOOD STORAGE â HOW LONG CAN YOU KEEP... OYSTERS â FRESH, LIVE. Store live oysters in the refrigerator in an open container and cover with damp cloths or paper towels.