[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.
1 Live clams in-the-shell will remain alive up to seven days in the refrigerator when stored between 38Â°F and 40Â°F in a container with a slightly open lid. 2  Drain excess liquid daily. 3  Clams can be shucked and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to seven days.