Once again, the water helped Virginia to grow. Fishing Transportation and protection are not the only things that Virginia's waterways provided for the settlers. Virginia's location on the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake make a great spot for fishing. Early settlers ate the fish that they caught in the waters surrounding Virginia. As the cities in Virginia grew, so did the fishing industry G .
Fishing is one of the main industries in Virginia.
Many Virginians make their living by selling the fish and shellfish that they catch. The fishing industry has helped the cities grow and prosper. The fish that Virginians catch is processed G in factories located close to the Chesapeake Bay. The location of the processing plants is very important to Virginia's fishing industry. Being so close to the bay allows for the quick processing of the seafood and thus reduces the risk of spoilage.