[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.
If it does not close, it is most likely dead and should be tossed. Shucked clams can be kept in the fridge for up to four days and up to three months in the freezer. Cooked clams last up to three days in the refrigerator and up to three months in the freezer. Learn more about Meat, Poultry & Seafood.