VASG-funded researchers want to improve the bottom line for Virginia’s oyster growers by selectively breeding oysters with more profitable traits.
BoatingIndustry.com
April 23, 2013
The Virginia Marine Trades Association (VMTA) released a study showing that recreational boaters spend nearly $1.3 billion annually on boating in the Commonwealth. Over 40 percent of those dollars are spent on trip-related activity like gas for the boat, fuel, lodging, and meals at local restaurants. All of this money spent on enjoying Virginia’s waterways mean jobs for thousands of Virginians.
For Brendan Rice, the best part of working with Virginia Sea Grant (VASG) was “gaining real-world experience that applied to
Daily Press
April 21, 2013
On the scenic shores of Mobjack Bay in Gloucester County, oysters are being farmed by the millions.
John Vigliotta owns one of the largest caged-oyster companies in the state, taking oysters from microscopic eggs to 3-inch cage-grown market beauties in the space of a year or two. Typically, oysters can take up to three years to reach m
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