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Demark’s Oyster Hunt Turns Foodies into Citizen Scientists

April Joy Jovita

A unique event in Denmark is blending gastronomy with coastal ecology, transforming food lovers into citizen scientists. The annual Østerjagten (Oyster Hunt) at the Salling Sund Bridge in Limfjorden invites participants to wade into shallow waters, collect oysters, and contribute to marine research—all while enjoying gourmet dishes prepared by top chefs. How the Oyster Hunt ...