Harvesting More Than Oysters

The Story of Morris Family Shellfish Farms

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Beneath the Surface

The Morris family has worked the waters of Sea Level, NC for six generations. What began as a way to support s family has turned into a thriving oyster farm rooted in legacy and grit.

Through hurricanes, changing markets, and the rhythms of the tide, they've passed down the knowledge of shellfish farming and commercial fisheries through generations.

The Morris Family Shellfish Farms are more than just a business. They are a way of life — one worth preserving.

Watch: Generations on the Water

Meet second-generation oyster farmer James Morris, as he shares the rewards and challenges of running a family business on the water.

Jimmy, James, and Riley Morris on an oyster farm in the early 2010s

A Family Tradition

Today, three generations of Morris's work on the Morris Family Shellfish Farms in Sea Level, NC.

From Dock to Table

The Morris Family grows oysters primarily for the half-shell market. Their oysters and clams can be found in restaurants throughout the east coast, including at the "Sea Level" and "Waterman" restaurants in Charlotte, NC, where the Sea Level Salt is the house oyster.