Fisheries

Cooke-owned Omega Protein calls 10% cut in menhaden fishing quota 'not unreasonable'

Area scientists say the decision will help menhaden fulfill a key role in the US Atlantic Coast food chain.

In 2019 independent certifiers recommended the Gulf menhaden fishery for the Marine Stewardship Council certification. Cooke-owned Omega Protein said the vote to cut the quota for the fishery was 'not an unreasonable step.'
In 2019 independent certifiers recommended the Gulf menhaden fishery for the Marine Stewardship Council certification. Cooke-owned Omega Protein said the vote to cut the quota for the fishery was 'not an unreasonable step.'Foto: Omega Protein
Published 21 October 2020, 21:29Updated 22 October 2020, 00:19
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