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6 Southern Coastal Destinations To Visit For Incredible Oysters This Fall

The South is your oyster. Reprinted from Southern Living Magazine.

Chef Dean Neff Announces 2nd Annual Out to Sea NC Fest

Annual event from Seabird chef Dean Neff honoring the sustainable coastal foodways and fisher people defining North Carolina's coast.

NC Oyster Month Shellebrates Stewardship in October

A month of oyster-themed activities benefits our coastal and marine ecosystems

Take a Tour!

Oyster farm tours are one of the most unique and immersive ways to experience North Carolina’s coast. The NC Oyster Trail offers over a dozen opportunities to glimpse behind the scenes of the state's aquaculture industry.

Touring the “Napa Valley of Oysters”

Day Trips and Weekend Excursions on the NC Oyster Trail

Your Holiday Gift Guide Courtesy of the NC Oyster Trail

This season is all about connection, celebration, and great food, and nothing brings people together like fresh local oysters. Whether you’re planning a feast, a seasonal outing, or a special gift, the NC Oyster Trail has something for everyone.

NC Oyster Month “Shellebrates” Its 3rd Anniversary This October

Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October for its third anniversary, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state.

What strategies help revive public oyster grounds?

Rotating harvests and replenishing shells help oyster reefs recover. Learn more here!

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.

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CONTACT US

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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