Seafood Archives

October is National Seafood Month!

Celebrate National Seafood Month with Virginia Seafood! Virginia ranks third in the nation and first on the east coast in seafood landed in the latest NOAA rankings from 2021. Due … More »

Chesapeake Academy Oyster Roast

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 »

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 »

Happy 4th of July from the VMPB!

4th of July weekend is almost here and while you are deciding what to have at your cookout or barbeque, we suggest wild, local, and sustainable Virginia seafood. Whether you … 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 »

Virginia Aquaculture Oyster Growers