Both would provide special protections for commercial fishing vessels, even for industrial menhaden boats. These are being met with opposition, since they could lead to even lower menhaden ...

After a year of unnecessary delay, lawmakers must see this bill through. The argument over menhaden fishing has been roiling coastal communities for decades. The fish are a critical part of the ...

For over a decade, the individuals behind this lawsuit have repeatedly targeted menhaden harvesters and processors to undermine a sustainable and essential sector of the fishing industry." ...

Last year, VMRC adopted a Memorandum of Understanding with the menhaden industry to minimize and mitigate fish spills through strict fishing restrictions during peak public use times ...