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U.S.A Menhaden Industry A Global Perspective

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)

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U.S.A Menhaden Industry A Global Perspective

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

  2. Menhaden (Brevoortiatyrannus, Brevoortiapatronus) • 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

  3. Menhaden Plant Locations

  4. U.S Gulf Menhaden Landings

  5. Gulf Menhaden Plants (1955-Present) * 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

  6. U.S Atlantic Menhaden Landings

  7. Atlantic Menhaden Plants (1955-Present) * 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

  8. US Meal Production Source: NOAA

  9. Fishmeal World Production Source: IFFO

  10. World Fishmeal Consumption Source: Holtermann

  11. Global Oilseed Meal ProductionOctober 2012-September 2013f Source: Oil World 2013

  12. US Oil Production Source: NOAA

  13. Fish Oil World Production Source: IFFO

  14. World Fish Oil Consumption Source: Holtermann

  15. Global Production Fats and OilsOctober 2012-September 2013f Source: Oil World 2013

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