The economics of menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay region

This study focuses on determining the economic and social importance of menhaden to stakeholders in the Chesapeake Bay region.  Objectives include the following: (1) determine the economic contributions to the economies of communities with commercial and recreational fisheries perceived as dependent on menhaden; (2) estimate and assess the economic value or benefits of menhaden relative to commercial and recreational fisheries and ecosystem services. This is a three-year project.