Save this fish-You'll save the Oceans!!

Manhaden

Manhaden, also known as mossbunker, bunker or pogy are are small oily-fleshed fish.bright silver in color and characterized by a series of smaller spots behind the main, Humeral spot (Wiki). Rich in omega-3 oils , this fish species has largely been a source of livestock feed, health care products, and dietary supplements, hence hunted in large numbers too!

But recently researchers explain that an extinction of the species is a danger to the oceans itself as Manhaden also serves as the building block in the foundation of the Chesapeake’s ( largest estuary in the United States) food chain.

Barton Steven of NatGeo Society says ,

"Taking too many menhaden out of the ecosystem is like knocking over the first domino. Other species suffer when they don’t have robust populations of menhaden to eat. And when the numbers of the prized sports fish dwindle, the significant amount of dollars anglers annually bring to communities along the Bay declines in turn."

He further adds, "Protecting menhaden—although its fate might seem of small significance in light of the many other challenges facing our society today—would have tremendous long-term benefits for not only for the Bay’s ecosystem, but its economy as well."