Virginia is in the oyster business!
The shellfish aquaculture industry in Virginia continues to grow, adding significant value to the State’s seafood marketplace. The numbers of market oysters sold by Virginia growers increased in 2012 by … More
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Landings and Value of Top 20 Virginia Species 2017
Species DOCKSIDE VALUE ($) LANDINGS (POUNDS) Oyster $48,987,866.03 4,180,366 Quahog Clam $47,610,543.50 4,936,323 Blue Crab $38,072,742.10 30,921,837 Sea Scallop $34,833,542.11 3,896,913 Menhaden $22,865,271.00 284,226,224 Conchs $6,591,859.38 1,281,498 Striped Bass $6,257,079.03 … More