Getting To Know The Blue Catfish
The Blue Catfish or its scientific name, Ictalurus furcatus, can grow as large as 100 pounds, reach a maximum length of five feet, and lives around nine to ten years. … More
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Fall In Love With Virginia Seafood!
We now are fully into the Autumn weather and with the second week of National Seafood Month under way the VMPB would like to tell you about some delicious species … More
National Seafood Month is Here!
October is National Seafood Month. In recognition of this we would like to let you know about the commercial seafood industry, the men and women that work in the industry, … More
Summertime is underway!
The official start of summer is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than fresh local Virginia Seafood. With summertime treats like Blue Crabs, Scallops, Rockfish, Oysters, … More
BLUE CRAB SEASON IS HERE!
Blue Crab season has officially begun, so we thought this would be a perfect time to tell you a little bit more about this delicious species! The translation of its … More
SEAFOOD EXPO NORTH AMERICA 2022 IS HERE!
Come by Booth #1617 to see the Virginia seafood products the V.M.P.B. will be exhibiting at the S.E.N.A. on March 13th-15th, 2022.
Blue Crab Season is on the Horizon!
Great news commercial Blue Crab season is right around the corner! The season opens on March 17th so make sure you have suppliers lined up so you don’t miss out … More
V.M.P.B. will be exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2022
The Virginia Marine Products board will be exhibiting at the Seafood Expo North America March 13-15, 2022 in Booth #1617. Virginia ranks 1st on the East Coast in seafood production … More
Virginia Commercial Striped Bass Season Is Open!
Regionally known as “rockfish”, striped bass travel in schools preying on smaller fish. A fish prized for its high quality meat, the striped bass has been immensely popular since colonial … More
Check Out Our Newly Updated Oyster Directory!
We have great news, we have just completed our new updated list of Oyster Growers in Virginia. Click here to check out our list of over 65 growers in Virginia. … More