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David Leck

Champion oyster shucker and oyster buyer for Elliott's Oyster House in Seattle, featured on The Wild with Chris Morgan discussing wild oyster restoration.

Oct 27, 2026

The Wild with Chris Morgan

The Wild with Chris Morgan

For shuck's sake! Saving wild oysters

Oct 27 · 36m

Chris MorganHOST
3:46
But unfortunately, David's fascinating bar lecture is about to end and the eating has to begin.
David LeckGUEST
3:53
All right, so he's gathering a tray of ice.
David LeckGUEST
3:57
And there's the first oyster we've put out there.
David LeckGUEST
4:03
So yes, the Olympia oyster.
Chris MorganHOST
4:40
There's the juicy white oyster inside.
David LeckGUEST
4:42
Because at this moment, when I'm cutting it from the bottom shell, is when the oyster is starting to die.
David LeckGUEST
4:48
So these are live animals right now.
David LeckGUEST
4:50
And if I shuck it properly, you'll be the one that's going to be... putting it to its end when you chop it up in your mouth.

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