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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1965
Page
12
Reedville fishermen chase dollars from menhaden as the oily fish fuels a robust local economy. The column riffs on the town’s odor of fish money, dock activity, and bustling fleet. A second ad notes Rip-X and Rox products for septic upkeep, touting ease of use and cost savings.
Virginia's northern neck menhaden fleet anchors a vast coastal operation. Planes scout Chesapeake waters while purse boats encircle schools and haul fish to mother ships, powering a $25 million investment and over $10 million in annual output. The industry fuels related goods from oil to ink and feeds a major share of U.S. seafood supply, with 40 vessels and a dozen planes during peak May to December.
In Virginia menhaden nets the crew wrap around schools to harvest fish. Most sets yield under 10 000 fish and the catch goes to plants to become meal oil and solubles. About 60 70 percent of fish meal goes to poultry and swine feeds. A separate item notes no trusteeship plan for the Dominican Republic as stated by the State Department and the OAS.
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