Protect the Gulf of Mexico

Menhaden are small fish that play a critical role in protecting the health of the Gulf of Mexico. From filtering pollutants out of the water to serving as food source to dolphins, pelicans and other sea life, menhaden have rightly been called "the most important fish in the sea."

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has proposed new protections for menhaden from the threat of factory fishing, but Houston-based Omega Protein (the largest menhaden company) is fighting to stop the new standards.

Tell the Parks and Wildlife Commission that you support the new standards and want them to go even further to protect menhaden and the Gulf ecosystem.

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Letter	To: Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission cc: Governor Perry Dear Commissioners, I support your proposal to cap the amount of menhaden taken from Texas waters. You should also make sure the cap is strictly enforced, do a scientific assessment to make sure the new standards are strong enough, and require that industry-funded, government-trained observers be placed on menhaden boats to monitor the amount of other sea life that get killed in their nets. Sincerely,
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