U.S.A Menhaden Industry A Global Perspective Presented by Scott Herbert Vice President Market Development

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

Menhaden Plant Locations

U.S Gulf Menhaden Landings

* 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)

U.S Atlantic Menhaden Landings

* 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)

US Meal Production Source: NOAA

Fishmeal World Production Source: IFFO

World Fishmeal Consumption Source: Holtermann

Global Oilseed Meal Production October 2012-September 2013f Source: Oil World 2013

US Oil Production Source: NOAA

Fish Oil World Production Source: IFFO

World Fish Oil Consumption Source: Holtermann

Global Production Fats and Oils October 2012-September 2013f Source: Oil World 2013