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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 »

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Seafood Expo North America 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 »

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Virginia Seafood Economic Impact Study

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 »

Virginia Aquaculture Oyster Growers