Locally Sourced, Nationally Recognized
Quality Inspected and Fresh Everyday. Virginia’s quality control and regulatory standards for water quality and processing plants are recognized among the most stringent in the nation. Virginia’s water and product are policed by a number of regulatory agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Shellfish Sanitation, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Additionally, Virginia Tech scientists and engineers work with processors to monitor and improve control procedures in shellfish and finfish plants throughout the state.
Virginia’s Seafood Industry Provides $1.1 Billion Boost to State’s Economy
The Virginia Seafood Economic Impact Study has been released. To see the full report, fact sheet, and infographic, follow the link above.
Our Best Seafood Recipes
From our kitchen to yours; get Virginia seafood recipes from Virginia chefs.
Latest recipes:
- Clams With Red Peppers And Pasta
- Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Cakes
- Oysters on the Half Muffin
- Virginia Seafood Gumbo
- Fried Virginia Oysters With Collard Slaw and Crème Fraiche
- Cornmeal Crusted Croaker on Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Sauce


Did you know Virginia was in the Aquaculture Oyster Business?
The shellfish aquaculture industry in Virginia continues to grow, adding significant value to the State’s seafood marketplace. The numbers of market oysters sold by Virginia growers in 2018 was roughly 32.1 million and they planted 103.9 million single oysters.The total dockside value for oyster aquaculturists (not including spat on shell production) was $27.7 million in 2018. Virginia ranks third in the Nation and first on the East Coast in seafood landings.
Find out more at VirginiaOysters.org »
The Latest News and Events
Get Ready for Thanksgiving with Virginia Seafood!
November is Virginia Oyster Month but don’t forget about the wide variety of Virginia Seafood when preparing for Thanksgiving. Virginia has over 50 different commercial targeted seafood species, many of … More
Oysters are a Superfood!
November is Virginia Oyster Month and the VMPB would like to inform you about this superfood! Oysters have an amazing impact on the state of Virginia. The Jamestown colonists were … More
Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month At The Urbanna Oyster Festival
November is Virginia Oyster Month! Not only do Virginia Oysters taste great they also play an important role in keeping the Chesapeake Bay healthy. An adult oyster can filter up … More