The biennial Virginia Aquaculture Conference is hosted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Marine Advisory Program (MAP) and Virginia Sea Grant. The conference provides an opportunity for the aquaculture industry to learn about current and upcoming issues, and explore new developments in aquaculture technology. Attendees receive tremendous value from the ability to network with other growers as well as researchers, agency staff, and aquaculture suppliers.

The conference program features two concurrent sessions—bivalve shellfish and finfish/aquaponics/hydroponics—to better serve growers in Virginia’s bivalve shellfish, marine and freshwater finfish, and freshwater prawn industries.