Celebrate Fall With Virginia Seafood!
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
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Facts About The Virginia Commercial Seafood Industry 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
Virginia Ranks Third In The Nation In Commercial Seafood Landings In 2021!
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
Celebrate National Oyster Week!
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
Virginia Eat More Oysters Initiative!
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
Don’t miss the conclusion of The Fishmongers look into Virginia Seafood!
Outdoor Channel’s hit show “The Fishmonger” will be airing the second part of its look into Virginia Seafood on Monday night. The premiere date will be July 3rd 9:30 p.m. … More
Happy 4th of July from the VMPB!
4th of July weekend is almost here and while you are deciding what to your cookout or barbeque, we suggest wild, local, and sustainable Virginia seafood. Whether you enjoy … More
Virginia Seafood will be showcased Outdoor Channel’s hit show The Fishmonger!
Attention! This is a reminder that the Virginia commercial seafood industry will be highlighted on season three of Outdoor Channel’s “The Fishmonger” starring Tommy Gomes. Virginia seafood will be in … More
The Fishmonger
Virginia Seafood will be featured on Outdoor Channel’s The Fishmonger. Two episodes will be aired highlighting the commercial seafood industry in Virginia with the air dates of 6/19/23 and 7/3/23. … More
VMPB NBC 12 Blue Catfish Segment
Mike Hutt of the Virginia Marine Products Board was on Channel 12 News March 28th, 2023, discussing Virginia Wild Blue Catfish. Mike Hutt informed the host of the history of … More