Few people realize that one of Louisiana’s most valuable fisheries isn’t for shrimp, oysters, or crab—but for a small, unassuming fish that has fueled our state and local economies: the ...

But beneath the surface, a small, unassuming fish we don’t eat plays an important role in Louisiana’s economy: the menhaden. Found from Florida to Texas, menhaden are predominately centered ...

Menhaden, often referred to as the "most important fish in the sea," are vital to the diets of predatory species like striped ...

This article is brought to you by the Louisiana Commercial Fisheries Coalition LLC. Few people realize that one of Louisiana’s most valuable fisheries isn’t for shrimp, oysters, or crab—but ...