National Fisherman

Menhaden

Cameron, La., flooded after Hurricane Laura struck Aug. 27, 2020. Omega Protein started a GoFundMe campaign to raise relief and recovery aid for the community. Omega Protein/GoFundMe image.

Omega Protein opens fundraising for Hurricane Laura-stricken Cameron

Kirk Moore

Menhaden’s ecological reference points allow management to meet broad ecosystem needs. Kris Rowe Photography.

Points of pride: Atlantic states commission takes bold step on menhaden

Guest Author

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

Atlantic States commission to consider menhaden’s ecological role

Kirk Moore

Humpback whale. NOAA photo.

With whale strandings up, NOAA urges caution for boaters

Kirk Moore

Omega Shipyard in Moss Point, Miss., delivered the Little River to the Omega plant in Reedville, Va., in April. Omega Shipyard photo.

Larry_Chowning

Menhaden steamer launches from Mississippi; Maryland builder makes oyster boat with a bed

Larry Chowning

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo

Omega Protein says it will cooperate on Chesapeake menhaden cap

Kirk Moore

Atlantic states commission says Omega violated menhaden limit

Kirk Moore

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo

Menhaden reopening eases Maine bait worries – for now

Kirk Moore

Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Bait abated: New species approved for Maine's lobstermen

Jessica Hathaway

Cliff_White

Cooke acquires Omega Protein for nearly $500 million

Cliff White

The Windmill Point is one of two converted offshore oil supply vessels to be used as menhaden steamers. Larry Chowning photo.

Larry_Chowning

Former oil supply boats converted to menhaden steamers

Larry Chowning

Cameron, La., flooded after Hurricane Laura struck Aug. 27, 2020. Omega Protein started a GoFundMe campaign to raise relief and recovery aid for the community. Omega Protein/GoFundMe image.

Omega Protein opens fundraising for Hurricane Laura-stricken Cameron

Kirk Moore

Menhaden’s ecological reference points allow management to meet broad ecosystem needs. Kris Rowe Photography.

Points of pride: Atlantic states commission takes bold step on menhaden

Guest Author

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

Atlantic States commission to consider menhaden’s ecological role

Kirk Moore

Humpback whale. NOAA photo.

With whale strandings up, NOAA urges caution for boaters

Kirk Moore

Omega Shipyard in Moss Point, Miss., delivered the Little River to the Omega plant in Reedville, Va., in April. Omega Shipyard photo.

Larry_Chowning

Menhaden steamer launches from Mississippi; Maryland builder makes oyster boat with a bed

Larry Chowning

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo

Omega Protein says it will cooperate on Chesapeake menhaden cap

Kirk Moore

Atlantic states commission says Omega violated menhaden limit

Kirk Moore

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo

Menhaden reopening eases Maine bait worries – for now

Kirk Moore

Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Bait abated: New species approved for Maine's lobstermen

Jessica Hathaway

Cliff_White

Cooke acquires Omega Protein for nearly $500 million

Cliff White

The Windmill Point is one of two converted offshore oil supply vessels to be used as menhaden steamers. Larry Chowning photo.

Larry_Chowning

Former oil supply boats converted to menhaden steamers

Larry Chowning