Oyster in Choptank (IMAGE) Smithsonian Caption Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) taken from the Choptank River on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Credit Sarah Donelan Usage Restrictions This photo is freely available for media to use in accordance with the Smithsonian Terms of Use (https://www.si.edu/termsofuse), provided the credit line is included as written above. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.