70%
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The amount of an adult rockfish's diet historically filled by menhaden. |
8%
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The amount of an adult rockfish's diet currently filled by menhaden.
The rockfish population in the Chesapeake Bay is showing signs of malnourishment
and increasing mortality.
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75%
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The amount of an osprey nestling's diet filled by menhaden in the 1980s. |
28%
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The amount of an osprey nestling's diet filled by menhaden today.
Though the number of nests throughout the Bay region has improved, nestling
mortality is as high as it was in the DDT era.
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65%
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The annual removal of adult menhaden from East Coast waters. |
2,500
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The number of jobs supported by menhaden-dependent species in Virginia alone. |
$236
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In millions, the total amount fishing for menhaden-dependent species contributes to
Virginia's economy.
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8%
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The current Atlantic menhaden population compared against historical levels.
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