Beth Walton has spent her career in different aspects of the seafood world. A marine biologist and former oyster farmer, she has managed shellfish hatcheries, and taught students of all ages about the importance of sustainability and coastal conservation. Beth is now the Executive Director of Oyster South, a 501 (c) (3) non- profit whose mission is to connect communities and to provide resources to foster the success of oyster farming in the southern United States. We are an all-inclusive support system for the southern shellfish farming community. We work with shellfish farmers from North Carolina, south to Florida, and west to Texas as well as chefs, wholesalers, media, students, scientists, gear suppliers, and anyone who supports southern oyster farming.