Florida's Commercial Fishing Industry: Economic Impact

Florida leads the U.S. in seafood production value, contributing over $1 billion annually and employing 70,000+ people. The state accounts for >25% of total U.S. seafood value. Top revenue species:

• Shrimp (pink, white, brown, rock)
• Spiny lobster (Florida Keys, Caribbean)
• Blue crab & stone crab
• Groupers, snappers, mackerel, swordfish

The industry includes commercial harvesters, processors, wholesalers, and retailers, supporting coastal economies from the Panhandle to the Keys.