Fisheries Economics of the United States Report
by NOAA Fisheries 20 Apr 2024 16:53 UTC
Fisheries Economics of the United States Report © NOAA Fisheries
The annual report provides a summary of the economic performance of U.S. marine fisheries and related industries and their important role in our nation's economy.
Report Overview
Fisheries Economics of the United States provides an accessible summary of the economic performance of U.S. commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, and other marine-related industries. Of key importance to stakeholders, the report describes how U.S. marine fisheries affect the economy in terms of commercial and recreational economic impacts.
Covering a 10-year period, the report provides statistics on:
- Commercial Fisheries and the Seafood Industry — Landings, revenue, and trends
- Recreational Fisheries — Fishing effort, participation rates, and expenditure information
- Marine-Related Industries — Employer and non-employer establishment, payroll, and annual receipt information
- Economic Impacts — Commercial and recreational employment, sales, income, and value-added impacts
New Direction for the Report
Beginning with FEUS 2021, the report has been updated to improve user experience. Some sections previously included in the report have been moved to the web. Check out more information in the side navigation menu. The Data Tool allows you to explore, visualize, and download data. The Publications Database allows you to create a tailored publications list. The Data Sources and Reference Materials, Resources, and Glossary webpages provide report information in an easy-to-navigate format.
Click here to download the report.