Profile updated on 26 February 2024
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Brevoortia tyrannus
SPECIES NAME(s)
Atlantic menhaden
COMMON NAMES
pogie, bunker
The NW Atlantic menhaden stock is considered one unit based on genetic studies and cohort analysis in the commercial catch (SEDAR 2020)(SEDAR 2020). Some hybridization with yellowfin and Gulf menhaden is known to occur but is likely small (Anderson and Karel 2007).
ANALYSIS
Strengths
- Bycatch and discards are considered minimal (ASMFC 2022)(SEDAR 2020).
SCORES
Management Quality:
Management Strategy:
≥ 8
Managers Compliance:
≥ 6
Fishers Compliance:
9.7
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