After years of effort, Chesapeake Bay-specific menhaden population study gets funding

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 832

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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With new state dollars granted by the General Assembly by way of a budget amendment from Gov. Abigail Spanberger, scientists and lawmakers plan to examine the menhaden population inside the Chesapeake Bay, the culmination of years of legislative efforts.

The data will be essential to determine whether updated conservation standards and catch limits for the small forage fish should be established. Menhaden sustains several species and fuels the only industrial reduction fishing operation …

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