Atlantic menhaden

Santhosh Kumar 14/07/2023

Atlantic menhaden upsc notes
Changes in the Atlantic ecosystem
Attributed to overfishing of Atlantic menhaden
About Atlantic menhaden
Found in coastal and estuarine waters
From Nova Scotia to northern Florida
Important roles
Filter feeders
Consumes phytoplankton and zooplankton
Harvested for
Fertilizers
Animal feed
Bait for fisheries
Including blue crab and lobster
Major source of omega-3 fatty acids
Used to develop human and animal supplements

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