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October 26, 2023
Below is a release from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on the Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Funding Application. In the link below you … More »
October 20, 2023
It’s the third week of National Seafood Month and the Virginia Marine Products Board would like to remind you that Virginia Seafood is the perfect way to celebrate. With over … More »
October 19, 2023
Below is a release from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on the Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Funding Application. In the statement you will … More »
October 12, 2023
We are in the second week of National Seafood Month and the Virginia Marine Products Board would like to let you know that Virginia Seafood is a great choice during … More »
October 5, 2023
Celebrate National Seafood Month with Virginia Seafood! Virginia ranks third in the nation and first on the east coast in seafood landed in the latest NOAA rankings from 2021. Due … More »
September 29, 2023
The fall season has just begun, and it is an exciting time for Virginia Seafood. October is National Seafood Month so there are many events like the Chincoteague Oyster Festival, … More »
August 24, 2023
FACTS ABOUT THE VIRGINIA SEAFOOD INDUSTRY 2023 The Virginia seafood industry is one of the oldest industries in the United States and one of the Commonwealth’s largest. The Virginia Seafood … More »
August 24, 2023
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION. U.S. per capita consumption of fish and shellfish was 20.5 pounds (edible meat) in 2021. Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, NOAA/United States … More »
August 3, 2023
It’s National Oyster Week and we want to make you aware of the positive impact Virginia’s oysters have in the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia’s tributaries. Oysters are naturally high in … More »
July 20, 2023
The Virginia Marine Products Board will be participating in a Virginia Cooperative Extension program highlighting Virginia Oysters. This program will be a free online services where viewers will be able … More »