Virginia Sea Scallops
It is never a bad time of year for some tender and sweet Virginia Sea Scallops! While fish are often named after objects they resemble, in the case of the … More
Press Releases Archives
Are You Ready for Soft-Shells?
It’s never too early to start thinking about Soft-Shell season! According to folklore, the soft-shell season is traditionally marked with the first full moon in May. At that time, the … 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 … More
Virginia Seafood Commercial Landing Figures 2019
LANDINGS AND VALUE OF TOP 20 VIRGINIA SPECIES 2019 Species Poundage Dollar Value Eastern Oyster 3,434,635 $39,544,110.00 Blue Crab 28,729,190 $35,057,862.00 Sea Scallops 3,898,803 $34,983,183.00 Menhaden 332,511,812 $26,921,609.00 Clams 3,773,220 … More
Facts About the Virginia Seafood Industry 2019
FACTS ABOUT THE VIRGINIA SEAFOOD INDUSTRY 2019 The Virginia seafood industry is one of the oldest industries in the United States and one of the Commonwealth’s largest. The Virginia Institute … More
Virginia Commercial Striped Bass Season is Here!
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
November is Virginia Oyster Month!
November is a very special time of year, yes there is Thanksgiving but we are talking about something different that is just as fun and delicious to celebrate, we are … More
Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish: Invasive, but Delicious and Nutritious!
For PDF download click: Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish UMD article Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish: Invasive, but Delicious and Nutritious! Blue Catfish is an invasive fish species in the Chesapeake Bay … More
Virginia Retail Directory
If you’re having trouble finding Virginia Seafood products near you I guarantee you can find something from the many online stores as well as brick & mortar locations located in … More
Eat Healthy and Support Virginia’s Economy While Enjoying Fresh Virginia Seafood
Ranking first on the East Coast and third in the nation in seafood landings, Virginia’s seafood industry features a vast array of species for every dish. Oysters, sea scallops, clams … More