Atlantic menhaden weigh less than a pound and measure little more than a foot long but the small fish has big consequences for the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. A bill introduced in the Virginia ...

Rhode Island and some Massachusetts lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed ...

and birds that depend on menhaden for forage. Virginia is the only state on the Atlantic Coast to allow industrial reduction fishing in estuaries like the Chesapeake. Only one company, Reedville ...

Additionally, the Atlantic menhaden fishery has been certified sustainable ... than just maximum sustainable yield, ensuring enough fish are left in the ocean for predators." ...

Louisiana’s menhaden industry plays a critical role in the state’s coastal economy, providing jobs and generating millions in ...

This article is brought to you by the Louisiana Commercial Fishing Coalition LLC. For generations, Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry has supported small coastal communities and harvested a ...

Warning signs about shifts in key food sources for fish are beginning to be observed in marine ecosystems worldwide.

Are we risking the health of the bay’s ecosystem and economy so that a Canadian company can make higher profits? By allowing ...

For generations, Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry has supported small coastal communities and harvested a sustainable resource while employing responsible fishing practices that protect the ...