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Menhaden: A Biologist's Thirty-Two Year Journey with the Fish and the Fishery - Paperback
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by Joseph W. Smith (Author)
A Narrative of the U.S. Menhaden Fisheries: IndustryHistory, Fishing Operations, Product Journey, Fisheries Management, and Government Research Insights from the Beaufort Laboratory offers a well-detailed exploration of the U.S. purse-seine fisheries for menhaden, a cornerstone of American commercial fisheries.
Covering the decades since the 1980s, Menhaden chronicles the intriguing story of the key entities involved in the menhaden fisheries and their gradual consolidation. It provides a thorough explanation of the fishery's operations, the processed products derived from the landings, management of the fisheries through the decades, and even the industry-specific jargon that lace the narrative of this fascinating industry.
The author delves into areas such as the bait fishery, the Gulf of Maine fishery, and the role of fish spotter pilots - subjects often overlooked in other works. This unique lens illuminates the multi-faceted nature of the menhaden fisheries, presenting readers with a comprehensive understanding of its various aspects.
Among the illuminating topics explored in the book, readers are taken through the historical significance of the industry and background context, as one of the many strengths of the narrative is how it shines a spotlight on the U.S. government's historical involvement in menhaden research, with a specific emphasis on the contributions of the Beaufort Laboratory in North Carolina. This facility has amassed an invaluable database on the menhaden fisheries, leading to countless scientific journal publications that have significantly impacted the understanding and management of menhaden.
Adding a personal touch, the author recounts his extensive interactions over the years with the principals and managers of the menhaden fisheries. These anecdotes, often told with a dash of humor, provide readers with an intimate view of the industry's inner workings. Menhaden seeks to underscore the magnitude of the menhaden fisheries in terms of volume landed and the impact of the industry on our daily lives. It is a unique and compelling resource for those seeking to further their understanding of this crucial sector of U.S. commercial fisheries.
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