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Roasts supply gloves, knives, and shell piles—shuck away from elbows and teach kids knife spacing before crowds arrive. Discard bad-smelling oysters; when unsure, skip and grab another from the steamer.
Sources: Atlantic General Hospital · Maryland Coastal Bays Program · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
