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 annual report provides a “snapshot” in time of the status of U.S. fisheries at the end of 2022.
NOAA Fisheries’ 2022 Status of Stocks shows continued progress in science and management for U.S. fisheries. Key takeaways include:
- 93 percent of stocks are not subject to overfishing and 81 percent are not overfished
- The overfishing list included 24 stocks and the overfished list included 48 stocks, which are decreases from 2021
- Two stocks were rebuilt, bringing the total to 49 rebuilt stocks since 2000
One of this year’s rebuilt stocks is considered rebuilt based on changes to its reference points.
NOAA said: “By ending overfishing and rebuilding stocks, we are strengthening the value of U.S. fisheries to the economy, our communities, and marine ecosystems.”
- 2022 Status of Stocks Report (PDF, 12 pages)
- About the Status of Stocks Report
Source: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/noaa-fisheries-releases-2022-status-stocks