News Summary

• U.S. fishermen have caught at least 1.1 billion pounds of menhaden every year since 1951.
• The fish-eating raptor known for gymnastic dives and whistle-like chirps is an American conservation success story.
• Without help, the osprey population could tumble to levels not seen since the dark days of DDT.
• Menhaden help sustain one of the world's largest fisheries, worth more than $200 million in 2023.
• The modern industry is dominated by Omega, a Reedville, Virginia, company.