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Fisheries Economics of the United States 2023

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In February, NOAA Fisheries released the 18th Fisheries Economics of the United States Report (FEUS 2023). Produced annually, Fisheries Economics reports provide a summary of the economic performance of U.S. marine fisheries and... READ MORE

GSGP Great Lakes Fish Pledge

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In January 2026, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) announced that the region has effectively ended the practice of landfilling fish waste (heads, guts, skin, and scales) generated by the... READ MORE

2024 North Pacific Salmon Catch Statistics

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In May, the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) announced preliminary North Pacific-wide total salmon catches for 2024, as reported by its member countries Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation,... READ MORE

2022 USA Seafood Landings

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U.S. Commercial Fisheries Commercial landings (edible and industrial) by U.S. fishermen at ports in the 50 states were8.4 billion pounds or 3.8 million metric tons valued at $5.9 billion in 2022. Landings decreased... READ MORE