Locally Sourced, Nationally Recognized
Quality Inspected and Fresh Everyday. Virginia’s quality control and regulatory standards for water quality and processing plants are recognized among the most stringent in the nation. Virginia’s water and product are policed by a number of regulatory agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Shellfish Sanitation, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Additionally, Virginia Tech scientists and engineers work with processors to monitor and improve control procedures in shellfish and finfish plants throughout the state.
Our Best Seafood Recipes
From our kitchen to yours; get Virginia seafood recipes from Virginia chefs.
Latest recipes:
- Poached Ray with Coconut Milk and Jalapeños
- Ray Marinade
- Fool Proof Miso Marinade
- Ray Mexican Sushi Roll
- Grilled Ray
- Sonora Style Hangover Soup (or Caguamanta Soup)
Did you know Virginia was in the Aquaculture 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 21 percent to roughly 28 million and they planted 66.7 million single oysters.The total revenue for oyster aquaculturists (not including spat on shell production) was $9.5 million in 2012. Virginia ranks third in the Nation and first on the East Coast in seafood landings.Come by the Virginia Marine Products Board booth number 1617 and sample the flavors of Virginia oysters. We are the marketing arm for the Virginia seafood industry.
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Landings And Value Of Top 20 Virginia Species 2018
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
Oyster Facts & Information
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
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