Oyster South

Core Values

Community & Collaboration: We are first and foremost focused on promoting and meeting the needs of Southern oyster farms.

We are a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, connecting communities and providing resources to support oyster farmers, cultivate thriving communities, promote healthy waters and celebrate good food in the southern United States. Mission: Oyster South is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that connects communities and provides resources to foster the success of oyster farming in the Southern Uni

ted States. Vision: To spotlight and expand the environmental and economic benefits of oyster farming in the South, which will increase sustainable seafood production, improve the health of our waters, increase the prosperity of our coastal communities and elevate appreciation for Southern farm-raised oysters. But by being inclusive of all the industry’s multiple stakeholders, we can work together as a community. This lets us share information, pool knowledge and experiences and support and drive practical research that seeks creative solutions to challenges. Environmental & Cultural Conservation: We are committed to embracing, demonstrating and enhancing Southern oyster farming’s sustainable and environmentally friendly features. We are equally committed to honoring and protecting the oyster’s vibrant role in the region’s foodways and its water-working heritage.

06/04/2026

We want YOU to be an Oyster South Admiral Member!
We’re kicking off the 2026 Oyster South membership on Monday, June 8 at noon (EST).
Why become an OS Admiral?
If you LOVE LANDLOCKED (and we know you do!), our Admiral members get early access to LANDLOCKED 10 tickets, in addition to other super shucking’ benefits!
Plus, membership dues help us fulfill our mission: connecting communities and providing resources to support oyster farmers, cultivate thriving communities, promote healthy waters and celebrate good food in the southern United States.
Find details at the link in our profile! 🦪

06/02/2026

Ahoy, oyster lovers! Mark your calendars: On Monday, June 8 at noon (EST), the Oyster South public membership drive sets sail again.
Grab one of the LIMITED Admiral memberships and get early access to buy 2 VIP tickets for the always quickly sold-out LANDLOCKED, this year on October 18.
Or, check out our LIMITED Anchor memberships, which come with some super shucking’ benefits, too, including early access to buy 2 regular admission (not VIP) Landlocked tickets.
Find details at the link in our profile. Y’all come on aboard!🛥️🦪⚓️

05/27/2026

LANDLOCKED 10 brings our fab Oyster South community together again on October 18, and tickets go on sale August 5!
Want to make sure you don’t miss out on this always sold-out event?
Pro Tip: Be a sponsor! (Or get your company to sponsor.)
OR, join Oyster South as an Admiral or Anchor member. The 2026 membership drive kicks off on June 8.
Sponsors get tickets, and our Admiral and Anchor members get first dibs on tickets!
Find full membership details at the link in our profile!

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05/22/2026

Hey Oysterland! 🦪
We could really use a couple minutes of your time. Oyster South is working on a strategic plan to help guide our future, and your input makes all the difference.
Whether you’re a farmer, a chef, a supporter, or just someone who loves Southern oysters - we want to hear from you. It only takes 2 minutes.
Complete the survey by June 2nd and you’ll be entered to win an Oyster South hat pack. With your help, we can all get there together.
Find the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/oyster-south-26
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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Oyster South. Hope someone’s shucking oysters for you today. 🦪

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05/09/2026

We’re turning 10 and we’re doing it the only way we know how – oysters, BBQ, and the best community in the South.
Landlocked 10 – Sunday, October 18th, 2026 Legacy Park, Decatur GA
A decade of showing up for Southern oysters. Save the date – tickets drop August 5th.
Want to support as a sponsor? We want to hear from you – forms.gle/Dhx98Wntv8kSztLY9
Stay tuned 🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪

05/01/2026

Oysters build their shells from carbon pulled straight out of the water. They protect coastlines from storms. They clean the bays they grow in.
They take time to grow, and even more time to build reefs. But those reefs become places where other life gathers - fish, crabs, plants that depend on clear, healthy water.
In the South, oysters have always been part of both the land and the culture. Investing in them is slow, long-term work. And it pays off in stronger coastlines and more resilient communities.
As Earth Month comes to a close - eat more oysters. Support a Southern farmer. It’s good for the water too. 🌊🦪

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04/22/2026

These little guys do more for our coastlines than most people realize. This one’s barely the size of a thumbnail and already getting to work. Grateful for them today and always. Happy Earth Day. 🌊

02/02/2026

The Oyster South Symposium in Houston TX has officially come to an end, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who made our 9th annual meeting such an engaging, productive, and FUN one. Progress, learning, making new connections, celebrating our wins in southern oyster farming – we could not do any of this without the financial support of our sponsors. THANK YOU!

2026 Royal Flush (Presenting Sponsor)

2026 Straight Flush

2026 Four of a Kind

Palacios Marine Agricultural Research

2026 Full House

Sea Farms Consulting
seapa

SeaGrant | Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Center for Marine Aquaculture | TAMU-CC & Texas A&M Agrilife Research

2026 Three of a Kind
Plauché & Carr LLP
Water Street Seafood

2026 Special Thanks

ifas

2026 In-Kindfoods

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6750 Main Street
Houston, TX
77030

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https://www.oystersouth.com/

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