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Marine Resources Commission
 
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Pertaining to Atlantic Menhaden [4 VAC 20 ‑ 1270]
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1/26/26  12:09 pm
Commenter: Michael Dobbs

Menhaden moratorium
 

Most problems with the bay can be traced to over harvesting of menhaden. From crashes in the crab and stripped bass populations to even the water quality itself- they are filter feeders just like oysters. To allow harvesting at these levels is insane. Give the bay a chance to heal itself. Please ban all harvesting in the bay and for three miles offshore. 

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