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U.S.A Menhaden Industry A Global Perspective Presented by Scott Herbert Vice President Market Development
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Menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus, Brevoortia patronus) Member of the Herring family Short lifespan (1-3 years) Surface feeder- Feed on Phytoplankton- (low environmental contaminants) High oil yielding fish, naturally rich in EPA and DHA The female menhaden can lay up to 362,000 eggs. Typical 50,000 to 100,000
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Menhaden Plant Locations
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U.S Gulf Menhaden Landings
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* The peak number of Gulf plants was 14 in 1968 – TODAY 4 * Vessel count peaked at 82 vessels in 1965, 1971 and 1976 – TODAY 34 * Highest fishing effort was 1983 at 655,800 vessel tons weeks – TODAY 350,000 * Highest catch year was 1984 with 982,100 MT – TODAY 500,00 MT Gulf Menhaden Plants (1955-Present)
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U.S Atlantic Menhaden Landings
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* There have been 36 plants, the peak was 25 plants in 1957 – TODAY 1 * The most vessels was in 1955 with 150 – TODAY 7 * Highest fishing effort was 1956 at 2,878,000 vessel ton weeks – TODAY 300,000 * The peak catch was in 1956 at 712,100 MT – TODAY 170,000 MT Atlantic Menhaden Plants (1955-Present)
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US Meal Production Source: NOAA
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Fishmeal World Production Source: IFFO
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World Fishmeal Consumption Source: Holtermann
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Global Oilseed Meal Production October 2012-September 2013f Source: Oil World 2013
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US Oil Production Source: NOAA
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Fish Oil World Production Source: IFFO
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World Fish Oil Consumption Source: Holtermann
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Global Production Fats and Oils October 2012-September 2013f Source: Oil World 2013
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