Amory Seafood recently received a state grant for $247,000 that will allow the company to increase its processing capacity and purchase more blue catfish from local watermen, supporting local economic growth. The longstanding Hampton Virginia seafood dealer was awarded the … Continued
After a two year pause, major efforts to restore oyster reefs have resumed in the Lynnhaven River estuary. Construction in at least two sites in the river recently got under way, using hard substrate and fossil shell to build the … Continued
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) recently released the results from the 2018 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, an annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab stock. The survey indicates a bay-wide crab population of 371 million, a decrease … Continued
50th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival May 5, 2018 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tom’s Cove Park – 8128 Beebe Rd. Chincoteague Island, VA The 50th Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival will be held May 5, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 … Continued
16th Annual Lynnhaven River Now Oyster Roast Saturday April 21st, 2018, 12 pm – 3 pm 4141 First Court Road Virginia Beach, VA The public is invited to the 16th Annual Lynnhaven River Now Oyster Roast fundraising event on Saturday, … Continued
42nd Annual Norfolk Harborfest Town Point Park Norfolk, VA Friday, June 8, 2018: 12pm-11pm Saturday, June 9, 2018: 12pm-11pm Sunday, June 10, 2018: 10am-6pm Now in its 42nd year, Norfolk Harborfest® will span three days: Friday-Sunday, June 8-10, 2018 on … Continued
In 2015, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted to increase protection for oyster restoration sites in the Lafayette River near Norfolk as well as other Virginia tributaries. For decades, the Lafayette River has been closed to oyster harvesting due … Continued
In 2012, NOAA Fisheries announced $435,000 in funding to support oyster and wetlands restoration projects in the Lafayette River. The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and NOAA Restoration Center provided approximately $300,000 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Elizabeth River … Continued
Virginia offers some of the best winter striped bass fishing in the USA. Trophy class striped bass, known locally as “rockfish” winter off the Virginia – North Carolina coast before migrating each spring into brackish estuaries to spawn. Winter fishing … Continued
From late summer through early fall, spot are abundant in Virginia. These small but delicious saltwater fish can be caught fresh or bought from local seafood markets during the fishing season. How to Catch Spot Spot sometimes show up … Continued