Alaska fishing industry is the leader in the bracket of top private employer in the entire state of Alaska. Alaska Fisheries are sustainable, healthy and continue to be the leading provider in jobs, revenue, and economic impact in Alaska and down to the greater Pacific Northwest.
Alaska fisheries have a long history of leading the United States and overseas, NOAA Fisheries Report has facts and figures the Alaskan Fisheries positive and lucrative economic impact into the billions of dollars. Alaska fisheries are still the 2017 leader in best managed fisheries in the world. For instance, the Bristol Bay AK Salmon run in the summer season is still the largest salmon run on the globe.
Commercial Fisheries in Alaska: These seafood industries support over 53,000 jobs with an economic impact of over $1.9 billion, with sales over $4.5 billion in sales. Alaska leads the USA in landings revenue of over $1.7 billion, impressive value in these numbers that greatly affect Alaska and fishermen and families who live in the lower 48. These numbers are based on the 2015 report notes from NOAA, highlights the economic benefits of the US fisheries in the United States.
Alaska fisheries have lead the way for decades, Alaska fisheries are known for being managed by sustainability for the past 40 plus years and all facts, data and number support another positive 40 years plus to come for these magnificent fisheries.