an economic impact across the state

By The Numbers

Our ocean is the foundation of Alaska’s strength. From good jobs to thriving communities, our fishermen fuel the economy that keeps our families and state strong, independent, and resilient. 

Every seafood harvest helps power Alaska’s future, in paychecks, local revenue, and opportunities that ripple far inland.

Here’s a quick look at Alaska’s Ocean Economy:

$5.6B in total annual economic output.

Fishing is one of Alaska’s most powerful economic engines, generating billions that flow through our towns, small businesses, and families. 

…in seafood harvesting and processing each year. From deckhands to dock workers to processors, fishing sustains real jobs that keep Alaska working. 

That’s billions of dollars that supports mortgages, groceries, and local businesses across the state. 

…by fishing and processing activity. From Ketchikan to Kotzebue, fishing ties our communities together and anchors local economies. 

Fishing access creates opportunity and self-reliance in regions where options are few but potential is vast. 

Those dollars fund schools, infrastructure, and essential services that make life possible, even in the most remote parts of our state. 

When America eats seafood, there’s a good chance it came from Alaska, proof of our global importance and local impact. 

Even Alaskans far from the coast benefit. Without seafood shipments, freight rates would rise across the state. 

Dutch Harbor/Unalaska has ranked as the nation’s top fishing port by volume every year since 1996. 

Fishing is one of Alaska’s most powerful economic engines, generating billions that flow through our towns, small businesses, and families. 

…in seafood harvesting and processing each year. From deckhands to dock workers to processors, fishing sustains real jobs that keep Alaska working. 

That’s billions of dollars that supports mortgages, groceries, and local businesses across the state. 

…by fishing and processing activity. From Ketchikan to Kotzebue, fishing ties our communities together and anchors local economies. 

Fishing access creates opportunity and self-reliance in regions where options are few but potential is vast. 

Those dollars fund schools, infrastructure, and essential services that make life possible, even in the most remote parts of our state. 

When America eats seafood, there’s a good chance it came from Alaska, proof of our global importance and local impact. 

Even Alaskans far from the coast benefit. Without seafood shipments, freight rates would rise across the state. 

Dutch Harbor/Unalaska has ranked as the nation’s top fishing port by volume every year since 1996. 

From sea to shore, Alaska’s strength depends on a thriving seafood industry. When fishing succeeds, our communities succeed, and when policy threatends it, every Alaskan feesl the impact. We must protect the hands that feeds us.

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  • Protect Alaska jobs and working families
  • Keep our economy strong and independent
  • Safeguard a legacy that defines who we are

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