They have been used for centuries to produce fish oil, which in turn is ... high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, menhaden are popular for use in nutritional supplements as well.

Menhaden, known colloquially as pogies and ... as well as fishmeal and fish oil supplements consumed by people, pets, farm-raised animals and fish. The AFA provides that “(a) vessel owned ...

The operation includes harvesting the menhaden with purse seine vessels operated by Ocean Harvesters, one of the affiliates named in the lawsuit, and then turning them into fertilizer, as well as ...