When visitors come to the Grand Strand, a coastline filled with sandy beaches and salty marshes, they often look for oysters.
Although it’s long been a rule that people should only consume oysters with months that have a “R” — September through April — this is an outdated rule, said Andy Hollis with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
During the summer months, the warmer weather and water temperatures can cause vibrio bacteria to grow more, Hollis said. Oysters also spawn in the summer, which can give the shellfish a bitter flavor…