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

 

Y’all are no drag! Our Anchor members help Oyster South stay steady and chart a true course for the future.

Anchor Member Perks:

NEW! Early access to two regular admission (not VIP) Landlocked tickets, ensuring you won’t miss the boat for this always sold-out event. Limited number of memberships.

(Note: You don’t have to use this perk, but why wouldn’t you?!)

  • Access to a “members only” area at Landlocked, where members can mix and mingle with board members and others in the OS community

  • An Oyster South oyster shucking knife

  • Access to special “members only” discounts on Oyster South merch

  • “Members-only” e-newsletters packed with delicious oyster content

$175.00/year

 
 
 

Ahoy! The view from the ship’s top deck is nice and exclusive.

Admiral Member Perks:

  • Early access to buy two Landlocked VIP tickets, ensuring you’ll enjoy yourself at this always sold-out event. (Note: You don’t have to use this perk, but why wouldn’t you?!)

  • Access to a “members only” area at Landlocked, where members can mix and mingle with board members and others in the OS community

  • Two FREE raffle tickets for the Big Green Egg drawing at Landlocked

  •  An Oyster South oyster knife

  • Access to special “members only” discounts on Oyster South merch

  • “Members-only” e-newsletters packed with delicious oyster content

$300.00/year