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Last summer residents of the Eastern Shore and other coastal areas complained bitterly about dead fish washing up on beaches – fish that were accidentally spilled from nets owned by a firm called Omega Protein. The company produces ingredients for nutritional supplements and pet food. This week, the state announced an agreement with Omega to limit future spills, but environmentalists doubt it will make much difference.
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Weather is always a factor for fishermen.So this year, Omega Protein Corporation, which has the largest menhaden fishing fleet on the Atlantic Coast,…
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Last week, Omega Protein, a menhaden fishing fleet, exceeded the amount of fish they were told they could harvest from the Chesapeake Bay.Omega, renders…
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Virginia’s legislature is back in session, and that means lawmakers will again be talking about a tiny fish called the menhaden. It’s the only fish…