

Captive Critters: The Shrimps
Stow aways in oyster aquaculture gear can be large and small. This segment features our largest and smallest of the shrimp.


Final Events of 2025
With the completion of our 2 open house events this fall, LOC will close out the 2025 year by supporting non-profits. Read more to see about "enjoying the salts of the earth".


Captive Critters: Estuarial Fishes
Big fish start out as little fish, but some fish, are just little fish. Meet a few!


Captive Critter coming soon: the Stone Crab
This captive critter is a newcomer to our area due to warmer winter waters. Oyster gardeners and growers watch out!


2025 Aquaculture Report
The Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) released findings focusing on the "gate value" of Virginia's shellfish industry, estimated at 81 million.














