VMPB NBC 12 Richmond Interview
Mike Hutt, Executive Director, of the Virginia Marine Products Board was on NBC 12 Richmond in a live interview at the top of the 12:00 P.M. hour on November 16, … More
Press Releases Archives
Benefits Of Oyster Replenishment
Oysters have an enormous positive impact on Virginia’s environment. One adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day! Oysters filter the water and, in the process … More
Governor Youngkin Proclaims November as Virginia Oyster Month!
Governor Youngkin Proclaims November as Virginia Oyster Month ~ Virginia is the largest oyster producer on the East Coast ~ Below is the press release from VDACS: Governor Glenn Youngkin … More
A Healthy Choice
Oysters are naturally high in essential vitamins and minerals like iron, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, E, and C, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B-12. They are also low in … More
Oyster Month 2022 Is Here!
November is Virginia Oyster Month! We use this time to celebrate, Crassostrea virginica, better known as the Oyster. Virginia leads the East Coast in Oyster production and Oyster landings bring … More
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
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