The 2024 update of The Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry report illustrates the critical role Alaska’s seafood industry plays in the state’s economy. The seafood industry directly employs more than 48,000 workers annually in Alaska and contributes $6 billion to Alaska’s economy.
“Alaska’s seafood industry is a critical pillar of Alaska’s economy,” said Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Executive Director Jeremy Woodrow. “The economic benefits of the seafood industry are felt by all Alaskans.”