On California Coast, Endangered Tern Depends on Healthy Anchovy Population.

Anchovy are vital prey for more than 50 species, including seabirds, salmon, tuna, whales, sea lions, and other marine mammals, and are an essential part of one of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in the world. That’s why The Pew Charitable Trusts has long advocated for better anchovy management—including setting catch limits based upon up-to-date population estimates.