Owner Nancy Dupuis, to the right of the wine glass, is naturally a pro at oyster shucking. I, however, learned it's much harder than it looks, but the reward is worth it. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Oyster fans can shuck and eat them straight from the water on a tour in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Context:Seashore Oyster Company is a family-run business led by Nancy Dupuis, a former military and sales professional turned shellfish farmer.
What to expect: Dupuis' oyster farm is located roughly 30 minutes by boat on the North River in Beaufort.
When you arrive, you'll see rows of floating bags where oysters are grown and protected from predators.
Dupuis and her son Max guide you through a shucking demo, and then you get to enjoy.
Your freshly harvested oysters are paired with lemon, hot sauce, crackers and champagne.
Fun fact: If you crack open an oyster and find a tiny crab inside, don't panic. It's actually a sign of a healthy oyster, according to Nancy.
