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Celebrate Commercial Watermen Safety Week!

The VMPB would like to inform you that Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed the week of September 15-21, 2024, Commercial Waterman Safety Week. Help support our commercial watermen and women … More »

Virginia Is For Oyster Lovers!

While Virginia Oyster Month might be in November Virginia Oyster Season is a year-round event! Virginia’s Oyster is regularly among the top ten species in annual landings for the state … More »

Happy 4th of July from the VMPB!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Virginia Seafood! Let us help take the stress over what to serve this year at your holiday barbeque. Thanks to Virginia’s commercial watermen and … More »

VIRGINIA SEAFOOD IS READY FOR SUMMER!

As we move into a summer filled with seafood festivals, fish frys, and crab picking lets take a moment to appreciate Virginia’s commercial watermen and women who contribute to making … More »

Virginia Aquaculture Oyster Growers