US seafood landings remain high

NOAA has released its annual Fisheries of the United States 2012 report, which shows that US commercial fishermen landed 9.6 billion pounds of fish and shellfish in 2012, valued at $5.1 billion.

The report also shows that the average American ate 14.4 pounds of fish and shellfish in 2012, a 4% drop from the 2011 figure of 15 pounds. Altogether, Americans consumed 4.5 billion pounds of seafood. Credit: NOAA

NOAA has released its annual Fisheries of the United States 2012 report, which shows that US commercial fishermen landed 9.6 billion pounds of fish and shellfish in 2012, valued at $5.1 billion.