Virginia aquaculture value higher than ever

The value of Virginia aquaculture reached an all-time high in 2013. Credit: VIMS

According to a survey of shellfish aquaculture conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia’s shellfish growers sold an estimated 31 million single oysters and 214.4 million clams in 2013 for a farm-gate value of $45.1 million - an all-time high.

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