On a small boat nosing its way through the frozen waters of the Grebbestad archipelago on Sweden's west coast, Lotta Klemming scans the mist-covered rocks for the perfect spot to find a local delicacy
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While France may spring to mind as a more obvious place to find oysters, the Swedish archipelago is home to wild Ostrea edulis -- a variety distinct in size and flavour from those reared on farms
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Klemming, 31, is one of a handful of divers in Sweden who plunge into the icy waters in full scuba gear to collect the shellfish year-round
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The Covid-19 pandemic has meant a hit to the business as restaurants that sell her oysters place fewer orders when customers stay at home
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Standing on the small pier in Grebbestad's fog-covered harbour, Klemming says she has no plans to leave. "One thing I will always do every single week -- I want to dive. You can probably compare it with people doing yoga or meditation" 🌊
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