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Shellebrating Education on the North Carolina Oyster Trail

The North Carolina Oyster Trail offers unique and tasty adventures that allow N.C. visitors and residents alike to become more shellfish-literate. The Trail includes tours of working shellfish farms, seafood restaurants, markets serving local oysters year-round, and ample educational opportunities. With 90 sites to visit across the state, there is something for everyone to explore.

Celebrate National Oyster Day with the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island on August 5

Public Invited to Enjoy Special Activities to Learn About the Importance of Oysters and Preview the Aquarium’s Newest Exhibit, “Fish, Filter, Food: The Human-Oyster Connection”

Expansion for Artificial Reef in the Cape Fear River

The North Carolina Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) have added four additional acres to the existing oyster and recreational fishing inshore reef near the banks of Carolina Beach State Park.

This Royster studies oysters

Doctoral student Nick Funnell’s fieldwork focuses on shellfish important to the state’s economy and ecology.

Oyster Photo Exhibit Available For Your Community

North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Oyster Trail have teamed up on an oyster photo exhibit to showcase the folks behind the shellfish grown in our state.

Climate Change in the Napa Valley of Oysters

Rising seas and warming temperatures pose challenges for a critical, eco-friendly industry.

Surf City Sustainability: Shuckin’ Shack recognized as part of NC Oyster Trail

Spotlight on Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Surf City on the NC Oyster Trail

Follow the NC Oyster Trail for Fresh Tours and Tastes

Lovers of bivalves, rejoice! The NC Oyster Trail is packed with aquatic farms and restaurants where you can eat your fill throughout the year.

13 Incredibly Cool Food Trails You Can Visit in the U.S.

North Carolina Oyster Trail, Saltbox Seafood Joint and Oysters Carolina featured on Food & Wine

The best food and drink trails in America for experiencing local flavors

North Carolina Oyster Trail featured as one of the best food and drink trails in America.

North Carolina Oyster Farmer Ryan Bethea On Making Oysters Accessible Across the State

Talking with Ryan Bethea about the science behind his ultra-briny bivalves and his path to farming.

As NC celebrates oyster month, here’s a look at the state’s most popular shellfish

Once common and wide spread along the N.C. coast, the oyster is making a comeback thanks to sanctuaries and shellfish farmers. But many challenges remain for the small, but popular mollusk

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For more information, contact the North Carolina Coastal Federation at oysters@nccoast.org. Visit ncoysters.org to learn about statewide efforts to restore oyster populations and protect our coast.

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