05/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2024 08:20
NOAA Fisheries has released the Annual Report to Congress on the Status of U.S. Fisheries. This report highlights successful management of U.S. fisheries and the broad economic impact of commercial and recreational fisheries on the U.S. economy.
Sustainable U.S. fisheries play an important role in the nation's economy. They provide opportunities for commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing, and sustainable seafood for consumers. This report provides a "snapshot" of the status of U.S. fisheries at the end of 2023.
NOAA Fisheries' 2023 Status of Stocks shows continued progress in science and management for U.S. fisheries. Key takeaways include:
By ending overfishing and rebuilding stocks, we are strengthening the value of U.S. fisheries to the economy, our communities, and marine ecosystems.