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Fisheries Commission Lowers Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Cap But Advocates Remain Worried

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Briefings

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reduced the industrial menhaden fishing limit in Chesapeake Bay to 100,000 metric tons, a move that conservationists argue will fail to meet ecological targets. This decision occurred after the Fishery Management Council approved the lower cap, though advocates remain concerned about the outcome.

Key points

• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reduced the industrial menhaden fishing limit in Chesapeake Bay to 100,000 metric tons.
• Conservation groups state this limit will almost certainly miss ecological targets despite the reduction.

Context

The Fishery Management Council approved the lower cap on industrial menhaden fishing in Chesapeake Bay, but conservation groups say the decision will fail to meet ecological targets. The specific reduction was set at 100,000 metric tons.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Fishery Management Council's approval and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's subsequent reduction. No specific dates for the ecological target failure are provided, and the exact ecological impact beyond 'almost certainly miss' is not quantified.

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