The North Pacific’s Fish Wealth Powers Modern Fishing Giants
The Pacific Ocean’s vast marine ecosystems sustain one of the world’s most productive fisheries, supplying 17% of global animal protein and anchoring food security for coastal communities. Beyond nourishing millions, this fisheries wealth fuels a $115 billion U.S. economy driven largely by recreational fishing, where passion meets commerce. These dual roles—sustenance and economic engine—are underpinned by remarkable biological journeys, from bluefin tuna migrating 12,000 miles annually, to industrial fleets harvesting millions of tons each year through cutting-edge technology and global supply chains.
Global Protein Supply and Coastal LivelihoodsFishing supplies nearly one-fifth of the world’s animal protein intake, making it indispensable to global nutrition and the survival of communities from Alaska to Japan.