Record #:

8887

Author(s):

Whitehurst, Jonathan H.

Abstract:

Menhaden are used for industrial purposes, rather than as food or game fish. It is one of the state's most important natural resources, and no other species comes close to it in catch tonnage and value. Whitehurst discusses the early development of the industry in North Carolina at locations including Roanoke Island and Harkers Island and the modern industry in the 20th-century.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 35 Issue 7, July 1971, p9-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Menhaden fisheries; Fishery processing industries--History