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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 by 223.9 million pounds (2.6 percent) with … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently released it’s Alaska Seafood Snapshot for 2023, a study of the Alaska seafood industry and its impacts on local, regional, and national economies. Economists estimate that the Alaska seafood industry suffered an $1.8 billion loss (2022-2023). The … Continued
The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone by exceeding international targets a decade ahead of schedule, According to NOAA Fisheries. The rebuilding of Pacific bluefin tuna involved cooperative efforts by International organizations across the Pacific to … Continued
NOAA Fisheries recently released the 2023 Status of U.S. Fisheries Report to Congress. The annual report to Congress provides details on managed stocks or stock complexes in the U.S. The report lists stocks as subject to overfishing, are overfished, or … Continued
In April, NOAA Fisheries released the 17th annual Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) report. Fisheries Economics of the United States, 2022 highlights the contributions of U.S. fisheries to the national economy. This year’s report uses a shorter format, … Continued
The 20th Annual Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting concluded successfully, with the United States and Pacific nations reaching agreement on an array of issues. Participants convened December 4–8, 2023, for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) … Continued