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What is Atlantic menhaden?
Bunker Pogy Mossbunker Shiner Fat back
Whatever you call it, many people say it is “the most important fish in the sea.” (H. Bruce Franklin)
Forage Fish: Vital Link in Food Web
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Over fishingOver target
Three Decades of Decline in Abundance (~ 90%)
Age 1+
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“The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, which includes representatives from 15 Eastern states and the federal government, voted to reduce the menhaden harvest by as much as 37 percent compared with 2010 levels after a review found the species had been overfished and needed to rebuild. “
Historic (November 2011) Decision
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–Coast-wide catch limit that closes fishing once limit is reached
–Reduce fishing pressure by half, end overfishing and allow menhaden to rebuild
–Commitment by fishery managers to rebuild menhaden to management target within five years
Goals
How you can help
– Write a letter to the Commission.– Call or meet with your Commissioner.– Sign a petition.– Take postcards for friends/family/coworkers
to sign.– Stay in touch via our monthly e-newsletter.– Attend a key meeting. (Coming up next:
November 1, 2012, URI Bay Campus. 6pm)