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flag The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition disputes the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's use of a cold-related fish die-off to push an anti-fishing narrative, stressing the fishery's abundance and economic importance.

flag The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition criticized the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for using a fish die-off caused by a cold snap to promote what it calls a misleading anti-fishing narrative. flag The coalition disputes claims that industry lobbying delayed research, noting companies have funded multiple studies and collaborate with federal agencies. flag A joint project by VIMS, NOAA, and others aims to address data gaps. flag Officials confirm menhaden remain abundant, with recent surveys showing widespread presence in the Bay. flag The coalition emphasizes the fishery’s economic importance in rural Virginia and argues CBF overlooks larger environmental issues like sewage pollution while targeting a science-based industry that supports stable, unionized jobs.

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