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There are 79 processing plants employing 1,653 people and over 6,000 watermen who work the Chesapeake Bay. In 2007, 51.2 million pounds of seafood was landed at a dockside value of over $53 million.
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Enjoy a bounty of seafood festivals scattered throughout the state, on both the eastern and western shores. From crabs to oysters, there is a festival for all tastes and ages. Visit a fee fishing pond. Take the family to catch fish and have your own fish fry!
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Do you have an award winning seafood recipe? The Maryland Seafood Marketing & Aquaculture Development Program is involved in various seafood recipe contests. Learn how to enter; deadlines; and; delicious award-winning recipes!
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Download a PDF version of our recipe brochures or fill out an order form to receive by mail. Brochures feature the best of Maryland seafood and aquaculture.
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Order World-Famous Maryland Seafood Cookbooks. Three volumes include: I Traditional Tidewater Recipes; II Chefs Favorites; and III Modern Favorites that includes a wide variety of species and microwave directions. Maryland Seafood Cookbooks I, II, and III are a Chesapeake Bay favorite!
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Search the Maryland Seafood Directory for processors, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers of Maryland seafood. Retailers may order brochures in quantity amounts, point of sale items, and Maryland Seafood Cookbooks at discount prices for re-sale, and sign-up for retail promotions.
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Maryland is the only state with a voluntary Quality Assurance Program for crab meat. Voluntary QA Program members receive an extra level of inspection above the requirements of FDA's HACCP and Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regulations.
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Interested in buying Maryland seafood to be shipped to your door or to someone as a gift? This is a listing of seafood companies and restaurants that can provide crab cakes, crab feasts, oysters and all kinds of delicious assorted Maryland seafood products.
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This section will tell you everything you need to know about Maryland seafood: handling, safety, nutrition, availability and species information. It also includes Q & A on crabs and oysters.
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This section includes information on how to get started in Aquaculture in Maryland. It also includes the Maryland Aquatic Animal Health Policy, listing of aquaculture producers in Maryland and important aquaculture links.
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Contact information for the Maryland Department of Agriculture's Seafood Marketing and Aquaculture Development Program. Includes important seafood links.
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Featured Links |
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| Jul 02, 2009 |
Recipe of the Month |
| Crab Medallions Rockefeller - Cajun Style |
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| Jun 03, 2009 |
National Oyster Cook-off Call for Contestants |
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| May 27, 2009 |
Maryland Seafood Availability Chart |
| Find out what seafood is available in Maryland now! |
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| May 27, 2009 |
Where to buy Maryland crab meat |
| Wholesalers |
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| May 27, 2009 |
Where to buy Maryland crab meat |
| Retailers |
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| May 27, 2009 |
It's that time of year again for Maryland crabs, soft crabs and crab meat! |
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| May 27, 2009 |
It's Time To Enjoy Maryland Soft Crabs |
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| Mar 09, 2009 |
2009 Festival List |
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| Mar 02, 2009 |
March is National Nutrition Month |
| Enjoy Maryland Seafood |
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| Mar 02, 2009 |
Press Release |
| March is National Nutrition Month |
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| Feb 03, 2009 |
2009 Award Winning Junior Rockfish Recipes |
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Maryland Seafood Cookbooks make the perfect gifts! |
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Celebrate the Holidays with Maryland Seafood |
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| Nov 06, 2008 |
Junior Chefs Rockfish Cook-Off Call For Contestants |
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Maryland Man Wins National Oyster Contest |
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First Time Competitor Wins ACF Chesapeake Chef Challenge |
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| Oct 02, 2008 |
Make a Splash with Maryland Seafood |
| Governor O'Malley Promotes October as "Maryland Seafood Month" |
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| Sep 15, 2008 |
Hard Crab Derby Contest |
| Twelve year old Adam Gibson wins Derby Cooking Contest |
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| Aug 07, 2008 |
MD. Chef Places 3rd in National Contest |
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Choose Smart. Choose Fresh. Choose Maryland! |
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| Apr 22, 2008 |
Eastern Shore Oyster Farm is Runner up in East Coast Oyster Tasting |
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| Feb 20, 2008 |
Winners of Youth Rockfish Cooking Contest Announced |
| Contest and Dozens of Restaurants, Retail Markets, Mark Md. Rockfish Celebration |
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| Nov 09, 2006 |
Best Management Practices for Maryland Aquaculture |
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| May 18, 2006 |
Searchable Maryland Seafood Directory |
| Search the Maryland Seafood Directory to look for sources of Maryland seafood and aquaculture products. |
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| Jul 12, 2005 |
Report of the 2003 Survey of Aquaculture Operations |
| Notable shifts occurred in the industry since the last survey was conducted in 2001. |
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