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
Every year we compile all the new figures about the Virginia Seafood industry and create a document with general facts about the industry. Check out our most recent figures from 2018! More
Every year the Virginia Marine Products Board compiles data from VMRC and NOAA to create a chart with the top 20 species in Virginia as well as compare and landings to the landings of other states. As of 2018 Virginia remains first on the east coast and third in the nation. More
The shellfish aquaculture industry in Virginia continues to grow, adding significant value to the State’s seafood marketplace. The numbers of market oysters sold by Virginia growers increased in 2012 by … More
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Hutt Virginia Marine Products Board Tel: 757-874-3474 Fax: 757-886-0671 E-mail: mhutt@vaseafood.org Tasty Soft-Shells Make Any Occasion If you’ve never tasted a soft-shell crab before, … More
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Hutt Virginia Marine Products Board Tel: 757-874-3474 Fax: 757-886-0671 E-mail: mhutt@vaseafood.org Make Oysters Your World This Summer The world may not be your oyster, … More