SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

October 30, 2003

OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	001-14003	76-0562134
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

1717 St. James Place, Suite 550

Houston, Texas 77056

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 623-0060

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of business acquired.

None.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

None.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Text of Press Release dated October 30, 2003, titled “Omega Protein Reports 3 Cents Per Share Third Quarter Profit.”

Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 30, 2003, Omega Protein Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting the Company’s third quarter 2003 earnings. For additional information regarding the Company’s third quarter 2003 earnings, please refer to the Company’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		OMEGA PROTEIN CORPORATION
Date:	October 30, 2003	By:	/S/ JOHN D. HELD
			John D. Held
			Senior Vice President, General
			Counsel and Secretary

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release issued October 30, 2003.

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