It's #NationalOysterDay! 🦪 💰 Oyster sales in Virginia top $60 million. 🌊 Our seafood industry contributes over $1.1 billion to the state's economy. #Oysters #VirginiaSeafood #VirginiaOysters #EatLocal #VaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg

Congratulations to Dawn Howeth for winning the Fresh Catch category of this year's photo contest! Her photo "End of the Day" was taken on Rappahannock River near Tappahannock, looking toward the Downing Bridge. 🐟🌅 #VirginiaAgriculture #Aquaculture #VirginiaSeafood #AgWeek

Have you heard the buzz about @crozet_seafood_supply?🦞 They are NOW OPEN for business! Remember to always...BUY LOCAL!❤️ 📍375 Four Leaf Lane Suite 101, Charlottesville, Virginia Website: crozetseafood.com #seafood #albemarlecounty #seafoodva #virginiaseafood #nowopen

Planning your holiday meal? #VirginiaSeafood is always a good choice! Whether appetizers or as a main course, there is always room for fresh, sustainable seafood. Virginia Seafood

It’s #NationalOysterDay! Did you know Virginia’s nearly 2,900 licensed commercial watermen harvest 50 commercially valuable species from over 620,000 acres of water each year? 🦀🐟🌊 That’s a lot of seafood! #Oysters #VirginiaSeafood #VirginiaOysters #VaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg

Add a touch of local flavor to your Memorial Day weekend! 🍽️🦀 Support a local grower or #seafood company, or ask what #VirginiaSeafood dishes are on the menu at restaurants. Check out @vaseafood for recipe inspo: virginiaseafood.org/recipes/

Discover the fresh tastes of #VirginiaSeafood from the #virginiacoast throughout the year! Experienced #watermen and fishermen use modern tech to bring you the freshest seafood around. Find retailers near you & get cooking! ow.ly/NRin50O6Hs7 Virginia Seafood

Thank you to everyone who joined in the #SHELLabration in City of Hampton during #VAOysterMonth! We had a blast sharing our research supporting the #VirginiaSeafood industry AND our love of #oysters with friends and partners! 🦪 bit.ly/3TM5LQX

This #WorldFisheriesDay, we share our gratitude for those who fished before us and those who continue to work in harmony with our bay and oceans to deliver fresh, delicious #seafood! ❤️ #VirginiaSeafood

How much do you know about #VirginiaSeafood? DYK that Virginia is one of the largest US suppliers of fish oil and protein products from menhaden, a herring-like fish. virginiaseafood.org/about-virginia… #SeafoodMonth #VirginiaGrown #Menhaden Virginia Seafood

Virginia’s nearly 2,900 licensed commercial watermen harvest oysters, sea scallops, blue crabs, menhaden, flounder, striped bass and more from approximately 620,000 acres of water. #NationalSeafoodMonth #VirginiaSeafood #VirginiaOysters #VaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg

DYK - Virginia’s watermen harvest 50 commercially valuable species from 620,000 acres of water? Among these are sea scallops, oysters, blue crabs, menhaden, clams, flounder, striped bass, croaker & spot. virginiaseafood.org Virginia Seafood #VirginiaGrown #VirginiaSeafood

Summertime is a great time to enjoy #VirginiaSeafood! But have you ever seen a crab pot being brought in? Virginia Seafood and The Virginia Watermen's Association show us how it’s done! #bluecrabs #seafood #watermen #crabs #VirginiaSeafood #VirginiaGrown

Everyone at VDACS has a story to tell. This month we feature Mike Hutt, Executive Director of the Virginia Marine Products Board. Mike works to promote Virginia seafood around the world! Virginia Seafood #VirginiaSeafood #Aquaculture #VirginiaGrown

The most essential ingredient for enjoying safe and delicious #seafood this summer is the least flavorful—lots of ice! 🧊🧊🧊 Watch and learn storage tips to keep your #VirginiaSeafood fresh for your next picnic. #FoodSafetyFirst bit.ly/3y5Dg7S

We had a fun and delicious morning out on the river with PleasureHouseOysters! What a great start to a series of #seafood industry visits for #VirginiaSeafood AREC students and researchers. More from our visit: bit.ly/3OAV6X7

Who's craving fish? 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ #EatMoreFish will help you cook up an appreciation for #VirginiaSeafood and offer tips to buy, handle, and prep #fish at home. Learn more: bit.ly/392edtW

Virginia is the nation’s 3rd largest seafood producer and the largest on America’s Atlantic Coast. Enjoy #VirginiaSeafood tonight and get cracking, grilling, roasting, boiling and baking! virginiaseafood.org Virginia Seafood

Virginia is the 3rd largest seafood producing state in the US & the largest on the East Coast. Learn about the watermen (and oysters) from the #RappahannockRiver in this episode of "Virginia Found” on PBS. pbs.org/video/river-re… Virginia Seafood #VirginiaGrown #VirginiaSeafood