LANDINGS AND VALUE OF TOP 20 VIRGINIA SPECIES 2019 Species Poundage Dollar Value Eastern Oyster 3,434,635 $39,544,110.00 Blue Crab 28,729,190 $35,057,862.00 Sea Scallops 3,898,803 $34,983,183.00 Menhaden 332,511,812 $26,921,609.00 Clams 3,773,220 … More
FACTS ABOUT THE VIRGINIA SEAFOOD INDUSTRY 2019 The Virginia seafood industry is one of the oldest industries in the United States and one of the Commonwealth’s largest. The Virginia Institute … More
Regionally known as “rockfish,” striped bass travel in schools preying on smaller fish. A fish prized for its high quality meat, the striped bass has been immensely popular since Colonial … More
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
For PDF download click: Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish UMD article Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish: Invasive, but Delicious and Nutritious! Blue Catfish is an invasive fish species in the Chesapeake Bay … More
If you’re having trouble finding Virginia Seafood products near you I guarantee you can find something from the many online stores as well as brick & mortar locations located in … More
Ranking first on the East Coast and third in the nation in seafood landings, Virginia’s seafood industry features a vast array of species for every dish. Oysters, sea scallops, clams … More
Every year we compile all the new figures about the Virginia Seafood industry and create a document with general facts about the industry. Check out our most recent figures from 2018! More
Every year the Virginia Marine Products Board compiles data from VMRC and NOAA to create a chart with the top 20 species in Virginia as well as compare and landings to the landings of other states. As of 2018 Virginia remains first on the east coast and third in the nation. More
Virginia Seafood Sustainability A report requested by the Virginia Marine Products Board Robert A. Fisher Virginia Institute of Marine Science Virginia Sea Grant-Affiliated Extension March 2018 Virginia Seafood Sustainability1 … More
Are oysters safe to eat? Oysters harvested from approved waters, packed under sanitary conditions, and properly refrigerated are usually safe for raw consumption by healthy individuals. Cooking oysters to an … More
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
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
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Hutt Virginia Marine Products Board Tel: 757-874-3474 Fax: 757-886-0671 E-mail: mhutt@vaseafood.org Tasty Soft-Shells Make Any Occasion If you’ve never tasted a soft-shell crab before, … More
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Hutt Virginia Marine Products Board Tel: 757-874-3474 Fax: 757-886-0671 E-mail: mhutt@vaseafood.org Make Oysters Your World This Summer The world may not be your oyster, … More
FROM: Virginia Marine Products Board 554 Denbigh Blvd., Suite B Newport News, VA 23608 CONTACT: Mike Hutt Executive Director Tel: 757-874-3474 Fax: 757-886-0671 virginiaseafood.org The Virginia seafood industry is one … More