Professional Memberships

All Oyster South professional memberships include the following:

• Quarterly industry e-newsletter, featuring news, announcements and special opportunities (like the Peer to Pier grant program)

• Reduced ticket rates for the annual Oyster South Symposium

• Reduced trade show exhibition rates at the Symposium

• Listing in our website’s Member Directory (relaunching in 2025)

For students and educators of all levels who are studying or teaching aquaculture or are interested in learning more about oysters and related opportunities.

$35.00/year

For current or aspiring oyster farmers in the South, plus our allies in other regions.

$50.00/year

For members of the media (writers, editors, photographers/videographers) and governmental or nonprofit entities.

$50.00/year

For restaurants that serve Southern oysters or that would like to build or enhance an oyster program.

$250.00/year

 
 

For companies and organizations in fields related to aquaculture, such as farm gear suppliers, seafood purveyors, cookware or tool manufacturers, trade associations, and anyone else who does business with oysters. On top of the base benefits for professional members, Additional Partners receive reduced rates for ads in our quarterly industry newsletter.

$250.00/year

 
 

Public Memberships

 

Our Anchor Membership is designed for our oyster MVPs (most vocal proponents) who want to contribute to Oyster South’s mission, gain access to exclusive events and updates, and spread the good word. The perks:

  • A super cool Oyster South T-shirt

  • A discount code to use on Oyster South merch twice a year when new designs drop

  • A quarterly members-only e-newsletter packed with delicious oyster content including farmer stories, oyster recipes, restaurant highlights and more

$100.00/year

 
 

Our most exclusive membership level, the Admiral Membership, is designed for Oyster South superfans who are passionate about oysters, sustainable seafood, coastal communities and furthering Oyster South’s mission. Includes everything at the Anchor level plus early access to Landlocked tickets and an exclusive bandanna to show off your Admiral status.

$300.00/year

**SOLD OUT**