National Seafood Month is Here!
October is National Seafood Month. In recognition of this we would like to let you know about the commercial seafood industry, the men and women that work in the industry, … More
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SEAFOOD EXPO NORTH AMERICA 2022 IS HERE!
Come by booth #1617 to see Virginia oysters and other Virginia seafood products that the V.M.P.B. will be exhibiting at the S.E.N.A. on March 13th-15th, 2022.
V.M.P.B. will be exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2022
The Virginia Marine Products board will be exhibiting at the Seafood Expo North America March 13-15, 2022 in Booth #1617. Virginia ranks 1st on the East Coast in seafood production … More
November is Virginia Oyster Month!
November is a very special time of year, yes there is Thanksgiving but we are talking about something different that is just as fun and delicious to celebrate, we are … More
Virginia Oyster Industry 2014
$2 Million Project Restoring Oyster Reef in Virginia River
REEDVILLE, Va. (AP) – Contractors are using ancient shells to restore an oyster sanctuary in the Great Wicomico River. In the $2 million joint venture between the U.S. Army Corps … More
Julia Roberson Is Out to Save Our Oysters
June 25, 2015 Julia Roberson Is Out to Save Our Oysters. But She’s No Marine Biologist. Why you should care | Because: oysters, clams and mussels It’s a cloudy, gray … More
Virginia oyster and clam sales break records in 2014
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s clam and oyster industries enjoyed a record year in 2014. A new report says a record 243 million hard clams were sold last year. About … More
November Is Virginia Oyster Month
November – December 2014 There are scores of oyster varieties in Virginia from across the seven distinct growing regions, and yes, you can tell a difference in taste from one … More
Governor Seeks ‘Oyster Capital’ Designation
August 19, 2014 Forget Maryland’s crabs, Gov. Terry McAuliffe told a crowd of more than 100 people outside of the Executive Mansion on Tuesday morning. “By the time I’m done … More