October 3, 2026
Ocean Harvesters
Community Shows Strong Support for Menhaden Industry at ASMFC Hearing
Anyone who passed Academic Lane Saturday morning could have been led to believe school was in session.
Public meetings scheduled for proposed menhaden regulations
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has opened public comment on a draft of new regulations that could substantially change how menhaden are harvested in the Chesapeake Bay, including a potential 50% cut to the Bay harvest cap for the reduction fishery.
Retired Menhaden Vessel Starts Its Final Chapter
The Calcasieu Pass, a retired menhaden fishing vessel, is settling into its new role as a marine habitat after being sunk last month to become part of Delaware’s artificial reef system.
Spanberger secures funding for menhaden research
On Monday, the General Assembly approved the 2026– 2028 biennium budget, which includes $2 million for Atlantic menhaden research, a major step toward long awaited, Bay specific population data.