$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
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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
Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia Oyster Trail
August 19, 2014 Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia Oyster Trail Proclaims November as Virginia Oyster Month, Recognizes Virginia as “Oyster Capital of the East Coast” “Virginia Is Leading East … More
Va.’s oyster harvest topped 500,000 bushels in 2014
February 12, 2014 Virginia’s oyster harvest increased by 25 percent last year, boosted by wild as well as farm-grown oysters. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s oyster harvest increased by 25 … More
Virginia’s Oyster Harvests Boom
February 07, 2012 2011 Harvest was the Best Since 1989; 2012 Harvest May be Largest in 25 Years “NEWPORT NEWS – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Virginia’s oyster harvest … More