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Published by Responsible Alpha: Commercial fishing is vital to the US economy, contributing billions of dollars annually and supporting millions of jobs. In 2022, the US commercial fishing industry harvested over 8.3 billion pounds of seafood valued at $5.9 billion. Beyond direct harvesting, the industry generated $183.4 billion in sales impacts, $47.2 billion in income, and $74 billion in value-added impacts, supporting 1.6 million jobs across the broader economy. Responsible Alpha provides a summary of options to use sustainable finance to improve U.S. fisheries.

Published by Responsible Alpha: Commercial fishing is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, contributing billions of dollars annually and supporting millions of jobs at both national and local levels. In 2022, U.S. commercial fisheries harvested over 8.3 billion pounds of seafood valued at $5.9 billion. The industry generated an additional $183.4 billion in sales, $47.2 billion in income, and $74 billion in value-added impacts, supporting 1.6 million jobs across the broader economy. Sustaining this critical industry requires balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.