The largest fishery by volume in the Gulf, it is a source of bait, animal feed, and omega-3 nutrition.
Updated October 27, 2026
Menhaden Fisheries Coalition
The following was released by the Menhaden Fisheries Coalition : “The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition is delighted to see the America First Seafood Strategy . This approach is long overdue and has the potential to…
ASPN
The following was released by the American Small Pelagics Network: Jaclyn Lunaas and Chris Macaluso of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership gave listeners a materially misleading account of menhaden science and management across both…
ASPN
The following was released by the American Small Pelagics Network: The Qualified Captain is a North Carolina-based boating and maritime interview podcast hosted by Aaron Stasiak. On the podcast, Stasiak interviews captains, marine industry…
National Fisherman
The debate over menhaden’s role in coastal ecosystems and fishing communities continues, as an industry group pushes back on claims linking commercial harvest to predator declines and questions arguments about the fishery’s economic value.…
Reported by National Fisherman · read at Saving Seafood
ASPN
The following was released by the American Small Pelagics Network : A September 22 Washington Examiner op-ed by Forage Fish Campaign Executive Director Whit Fosburgh continues to perpetuate the campaign’s false narrative. Fosburgh ignores…
Menhaden Fisheries Coalition
The following was released by the Menhaden Fisheries Coalition: The Washington Post on September 27 published a story by Mark Robichaux under the headline “Ospreys are disappearing along the East Coast. Scientists think they…
One Angler's Voyage
WASHINGTON — June 17, 2026 — A new post from One Angler’s Voyage by author Charles Witek takes a hard look at the recently launched Forage Fish Campaign and raises serious questions about the…
Reported by One Angler's Voyage · read at Saving Seafood
Advocate
Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry officially began the 2026 season on April 20, the day after the annual Blessing of the Fleet in Plaquemines Parish. The longstanding tradition brought together fishermen, their families, clergy and…
Reported by Advocate · read at Saving Seafood
National Fisherman
The Gulf menhaden fishery has secured recertification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), reaffirming what industry leaders say is a track record of strong stock health, low bycatch, and science-based management. According to a…
Reported by National Fisherman · read at Saving Seafood
SeafoodSource
The U.S. Gulf menhaden fishery has been recertified to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard after passing an independent audit by SCS Global Services. The menhaden fishery in the Gulf of Mexico, currently referred…
Reported by SeafoodSource · read at Saving Seafood
Ocean Harvesters and Westbank Fishing
The following was released by Ocean Harvesters and Westbank Fishing: The Gulf menhaden fishery has earned recertification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), reaffirming its strong environmental performance and science-based management after rigorous, multi-year…
National Fisherman
Out of Empire, Louisiana, the menhaden fleet doesn’t just catch fish. It sustains families, funds local businesses, and anchors one of the few steady industries in low Plaquemines Parish. And when something goes wrong…
Reported by National Fisherman · read at Saving Seafood
Advocate
Along Louisiana’s coast, the menhaden industry has quietly powered local economies for generations – providing industrial jobs, rebuilding communities after disasters, and allowing families to stay rooted in rural coastal parishes. The small, silvery…
Reported by Advocate · read at Saving Seafood
Science Center for Marine Fisheries
The following was released by the Science Center for Marine Fisheries : Last week, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) highlighted the sustainability of U.S. fisheries with new data from 2025 showing that, by volume,…
National Fisherman
The Louisiana Shrimp Association issued a sharp public response this week after it said CCA Louisiana tagged the group in a Facebook post it described as an attempt to draw shrimpers into an attack…
Reported by National Fisherman · read at Saving Seafood
Saving Seafood
Jan. 29, 2026 — The Louisiana Shrimp Association issued a forceful public response after it said CCA Louisiana tagged the group in a Facebook post that appeared designed to bait shrimpers into joining an…
Saving Seafood
National Fisherman
Louisiana has long relied on science to guide its management of natural resources, including energy, agriculture, and fisheries. That approach is now under scrutiny as the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission reviews proposed changes…
Reported by National Fisherman · read at Saving Seafood
Advocate
Louisiana has long relied on science to guide how it manages its natural resources. From energy to agriculture to fisheries, legislators and regulators have invested in research, monitoring, and expert oversight to ensure decisions…
Reported by Advocate · read at Saving Seafood
Carteret County News-Times
A new book, "Menhaden: A Biologist’s Thirty-Two Year Journey with the Fish and the Fishery," by Morehead City resident Joe Smith, offers what Palmetto Publishing calls "an exhaustive look at the menhaden fisheries." The…
Reported by Carteret County News-Times · read at Saving Seafood
Advocate
Louisiana’s coast supports a wide variety of uses, including conservation, recreation, commercial fishing, energy, and shipping. The debate over menhaden harvest and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC)’s proposed Notice of Intent reflects…
Reported by Advocate · read at Saving Seafood
Gulf menhaden are harvested primarily in a reduction purse-seine fishery producing fish meal, fish oil and fish solubles. Smaller amounts are taken by commercial and recreational fisheries for bait.
Gulf menhaden are sustainably managed to account for both the importance of the Gulf menhaden fishery and the species' role in the Gulf ecosystem.
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