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November 15, 2017 17:34 ET | Source: Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition: ASMFC Succumbed to Political Pressure on Atlantic Menhaden Coastwide Quota, Allocation

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition (MFC) reiterates its thanks to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) for allowing science to prevail...
November 14, 2017 14:20 ET | Source: Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition Thanks ASMFC For Adopting Best Science on Menhaden Ecological Reference Points

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition (MFC) thanks the Commissioners of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Atlantic Menhaden Management...
November 09, 2017 05:00 ET | Source: Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition Analysis Finds 92 Percent of Atlantic Menhaden Already Left In Water to Serve Ecological Role

WASHINGTON, Nov. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new analysis from the Menhaden Fisheries Coalition (MFC) finds that current management leaves 92 percent of Atlantic menhaden to serve their...
October 27, 2017 15:02 ET | Source: Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition Claims National Wildlife Federation Reviving Menhaden Myths with Latest Petition

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition (MFC) is criticizing the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) for what it alleges are misleading claims on the health and...
August 02, 2017 16:57 ET | Source: Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

Update Assessment Confirms Sustainable Atlantic Menhaden Stock

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) was presented with an updated stock assessment that shows Atlantic menhaden is...
July 31, 2017 14:28 ET | Source: Menhaden Fisheries Coalition

Forage Fish Should Be Managed on a Case-by-Case Basis: Menhaden Science Committee

Washington, July 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this year, a team of scientists led by Dr. Ray Hilborn found, among other conclusions, that forage fish are best managed on a case-by-case basis...