The Seafood Industry in Alaska Report (2007) Presented by Tom Gemmell
Marine Conservation Alliance is: ・ Coastal Communities ・ Fishermen & Processors ・ CDQ Groups ・ Concerned Businesses ・ Coastal Communities ・ Fishermen & Processors ・ CDQ Groups ・ Concerned Businesses
MCA Mission: Ensure the sustainability of the fishery resource and those who depend on it.
The study was prepared by Northern Economics at the request of the Marine Conservation Alliance, At-sea Processors Association, and Pacific Seafood Processor Association.
Sustainability
Alaska Seafood in the Global Market Number 9 in the World One fifth of total world groundfish 42% world wild salmon 80% world king, sockeye, & coho salmon
Alaska Seafood in the U.S. Market 62% Volume 37% Value 56% U.S. Seafood Export Value 62% Volume 37% Value 56% U.S. Seafood Export Value
The Seafood Industry in Alaska’s Economy First in private sector jobs 56,606 direct jobs $1.5 billion ex-vessel $3.63 billion first whole
Major Species
Ex-Vessel Value By Region
Workers by Region
Payments to Workers
Impacts of Management, Enforcement, and Research
Taxes and Fees
Total Impact
Alyeska Plant in Dutch Harbor, photo courtesy of Bob King
The Bottom Line : $5.8 billion 78,00 direct & indirect jobs 9th in the world Over 60% of US production $5.8 billion 78,00 direct & indirect jobs 9th in the world Over 60% of US production
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