Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
2014
Abstract
Fisheries, aquaculture and marine recreation in Chesapeake Bay and the coastal ocean are important economic engines adding greatly to the economy of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia’s commercial harvest ranks 3rd largest and 7th in total value nationwide. Research at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) shows that Virginia’s water-dependent resource-based industries, including commercial and recreational fisheries, shellfish aquaculture and recreational boating, annually generate $2.53 billion in sales and approximately $1.25–$1.5 billion in income, supporting over 20,000 jobs. . . .
Description
Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources briefing document.
DOI
http://doi.org/10.21220/V5S889
Keywords
Coastal ecology--Virginia. Coastal zone management--Virginia. Marine resources--Virginia.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Recommended Citation
Virginia Institute of Marine Science. (2014) Virginia coastal and ocean resource issues. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. http://doi.org/10.21220/V5S889
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