Joe D
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Atlantic menhaden, often called "the most important fish in the sea," have reached a turning point. These fish play a critical role in the marine food web as prey for striped bass, bluefish, tuna, whales, porpoises, seabirds, and other wildlife. But the essential role menhaden play in the marine ecosystem is now at risk.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has taken a historic first step to restore the menhaden population by laying out a plan that could significantly increase the number left in the ocean, finally taking into account the needs of their predators.
Urge ASMFC to take action to restore menhaden to a level that can sustain healthy predators and a healthy marine environment. Atlantic Menhaden Campaign - Pew Environment Group
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has taken a historic first step to restore the menhaden population by laying out a plan that could significantly increase the number left in the ocean, finally taking into account the needs of their predators.
Urge ASMFC to take action to restore menhaden to a level that can sustain healthy predators and a healthy marine environment. Atlantic Menhaden Campaign - Pew Environment Group