Virginia regulators approve restrictions to Cooke menhaden fishing operations

'When those spills result in dead fish washing up on public beaches during the summer season, or include managed and protected gamefish as bycatch, then there is heightened awareness and concern,' Virginia regulators said.

Menhaden fishing in Virginia will see further restrictions that will impact Cooke-owned Omega Protein.
Menhaden fishing in Virginia will see further restrictions that will impact Cooke-owned Omega Protein.Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds s AFP/Getty images /NTB scanpix
Published 8 December 2022, 14:05Updated 8 December 2022, 14:05
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