A moratorium is necessary to ensure the health of the bay.  Several species are dependent upon the menhaden, and are failing to strive.  Rockfish, cobia, and osprey to name just a few.  Surely it is not too much to ask for a moratorium while a scientific study occurs to determine whether or not these fish are in trouble.  
Remember, Virginia is the only state that allows a reduction fishery to the extent that Omega and Ocean harvesters have.  A ban in state waters will not hurt the reduction fishery as they fish outside the state more times than not.  
Please make this moratorium happen while a study is done.

Sincerely,

Capt. Craig Freeman