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Fisheries Economics of the U.S., 2006

Fisheries Economics of the U.S., 2006 is the first publication in the new series, Economics and Sociocultural Status and Trends, reporting economic data related to commercial and recreational fishing, and fishing-related industries in the United States. This report covers the 1997-2006 time period and includes descriptive statistics on commercial fisheries landings, revenue, and price trends; recreational fishing effort, participation rates, and expenditure information; and employer and non-employer establishment, payroll, and annual receipt information for fishing-related industries. It is a companion to Fishing Communities of the U.S., 2006 (forthcoming). The purpose of this publication is to provide the public with easily accessible economic information about the Nation’s commercial and recreational fishing activities and associated fishing-related industries.

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