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Connecticut
Commercial Fishing
Connecticut has a significant commercial fishing industry. fishermen harvest fish and other seafood in Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Connecticut seafood landings include sea scallops, silver hake, squid, flounder, butterfish, American lobsters, scup, monkfish and other species. In 2006, the ex-vessel value of the commercial wild harvest exceeded $16 million.