How They’re Different

The regions in Virginia have a variation of salinity ranges from low salinity 5-12ppt, medium salinity 12-20ppt  and to a high salinity over 20ppt.  With this variation everyone will be able to find an oyster that will satisfy your palate. The aquaculture oysters in Virginia grow at a fast pace with a consistent size and shape that are available year round.

Virginia Aquaculture Oysters Regional Flavor Guide

Use the regional flavor guide for Virginia Aquaculture Oysters to choose just the right oyster for the occasion. View the regional flavor guide online or download your own version.

Oyster Map of Virginia showing 8 regions.

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Virginia Seafood

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Virginia Seafood
Sea Scallops are a delicious and valuable Virginia Seafood treat! They are caught offshore in the Atlantic Ocean and frozen and packed for food service and retail markets, preserving that fresh just caught flavor. They are also regularly included among Virginia’s top ten annual seafood landings. Sea Scallops are tender when cooked and develop a sweet flavor making them an excellent choice among Virginia Seafood. When shopping, make sure to source for fresh and local Virginia Sea Scallops. Go to our website Virginiaseafood.org to learn more about our Fish of The Day, the Sea Scallop. ... See MoreSee Less

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