Omega Protein 'Disappointed' By Decision to Impose Moratorium on Virginia's Menhaden Fishery
The U.S. Department of Commerce is threatening to prohibit menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay if Virginia continues to be out of compliance with catch limits. Omega Protein, a producer of omega-3 rich fish oil that operates in the area, is speaking out on the verdict, saying that the threat is "disappointing."
"This is the first time that a moratorium has been placed on a fishery that is not overfished and is healthy by every measure," the company said in a statement...
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