Marine Fishing Related Businesses

As fisheries management policies change, the economic consequences of these actions often extend past commercial fishing fleets and marine recreation to supporting fishing related businesses. Linkages between a specific fisheries industry and the region are analyzed through the use of regional economic impact models so that the economic impacts of fishery management alternatives and the economic dependence on marine resources can be identified. The GSMFC and NOAA, therefore, will collect data to contribute to a regional input-output model that will further assess the economic contributions of fishing related shoreside firms to local and regional economies.

Estimate the economic impact of fisheries management plans.

The GOM fisheries economic data program is currently within its initial planning and development phase. As the surveys and studies described above are completed and data and model results become available, detailed reports will be presented through various distribution methods. If you need additional information concerning this program, please contact Alexander L. Miller at the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission office at (228) 875-5912 or via e-mail.