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September 22, 2023
LANDINGS AND VALUE OF TOP 20 VIRGINIA SPECIES 2021 Aquaculture Landings (Virginia Marine Resources Commission) 2021 U.S. Commercial Landing Figures (NOAA) PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION. U.S. per capita consumption of fish … More »
September 22, 2023
FACTS ABOUT THE VIRGINIA SEAFOOD INDUSTRY 2023 The Virginia seafood industry is one of the oldest industries in the United States and one of the Commonwealth’s largest. The Virginia Seafood … More »
August 3, 2023
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 »
July 20, 2023
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 »
June 30, 2023
Outdoor Channel’s hit show “The Fishmonger” will be airing the second part of its look into Virginia Seafood on Monday night. The premiere date will be July 3rd 9:30 p.m. … More »
June 29, 2023
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 »
June 16, 2023
Attention! This is a reminder that the Virginia commercial seafood industry will be highlighted on season three of Outdoor Channel’s “The Fishmonger” starring Tommy Gomes. Virginia seafood will be in … More »
June 1, 2023
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 »
January 26, 2023
The Virginia Marine Products Board will be sampling Virginia Wild Blue Catfish at Seafood Expo North America 2023 from March 12-14th. Stop by booth #1617 to try this delicious fish … More »
January 9, 2023
The Virginia Marine Products Board has released the 2019 Virginia Seafood Economic Impact Study. The study was conducted by the Virginia Tech, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center and … More »