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After four years, Atlantic menhaden study funding finally in place
By George Noleff at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) -- After four years of questions and debate, two million dollars is in place to fund research into the status of a tiny fish with a huge economic impact on Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. The fish at the center of the controversy is the Menhaden. Menhaden are a small forage ...
Key takeaway (WFXR) -- After four years of questions and debate, two million dollars is in place to fund research into the status of a tiny fish with a huge economic impact on Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) -- After four years of questions and debate, two million dollars is in place to fund research into the status of a tiny fish with a huge economic impact on Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay. The fish at the center of the controversy is the Menhaden. Menhaden are a small forage ...
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