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Locals Seafood’s New Fish Market

Locals Seafood opens a full-service fish market in East Raleigh with a restaurant on the horizon.

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Perspectives from a Seafood Insider

Get an insider look at Seaview Crab Company and learn from the owners about this popular seafood market.

Oysternomics: New Report Highlights Economic Impact of Oysters in North Carolina

A new report from N.C. Sea Grant shows the value of oysters to North Carolina's economy.

Oysters: A Pearl of an Industry

This podcast episode of "Farms, Food, and You" delves into the growing farm industry for N.C. oysters.

North Carolina Oyster Trail on the Outer Banks

The NC Oyster Trail offers a unique opportunity to explore local communities, learn about sustainable aquaculture, and enjoy fresh, locally harvested oysters.

A Look Into the Outer Banks Oyster Trail

Have you ever taken the time to consider where your seafood comes from? Learn about the efforts along our coasts to participate in the ethical, sustainable farming of N.C. oysters.

Oyster grower employs new tool to better meet demand

The oyster industry in North Carolina has been steadily growing in recent years to make the industry worth $100 million by 2030. To help reach that goal, local oyster growers are trying new ways to expand their farms.

One Oyster At A Time

From the salty breeze of the Outer Banks to the winding undulations of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a new food trail is introducing people to a rather misunderstood creature: the eastern oyster.

Brunswick County Farm Bureau Kenan Fellow dives into North Carolina’s oyster industry

Kenan Fellow Ashanda Grissett explores the N.C. oyster industry, in an effort to help provide educational resources for students.

Work begins on exhibit showing oyster-human connection

Construction began this spring on an interactive exhibit to educate the public on the importance of oysters at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.

The myth of the ‘r-month’: Enjoying farmed oysters year-round

Thanks to oyster farms along the coast, people who live in North Carolina can enjoy them throughout the summer as well.

Art, Oysters, and More: 5 Ways to Experience Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington combines fascinating history, a lively food scene, and easy access to the outdoors—a perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

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