Aquatics
Florida ranked 11th among U.S. states in 2016 for fresh seafood production with 87 million pounds harvested and a dockside value of $237 million, which is 4.5 percent of U.S. total value. The leading species by value was shrimp, at $51.6 million.
Florida ranked 11th among U.S. states in 2016 for fresh seafood production with 87 million pounds harvested and a dockside value of $237 million, which is 4.5 percent of U.S. total value. The leading species by value was shrimp, at $51.6 million.
Commercial Fishing
Commercial Fishing
Over 33 million pounds of yellow snapper are harvested in Florida each year generating over $20 million in income (All snapper species sales), check out how its done here!
Not Just About Fish
Not Just About Fish
Florida's aquaculture industry includes some unique products, like sea sponges!
Alligator Farms
Alligator Farms
Florida has 86 licensed alligator farms producing over 25,000 hides each year for a total value over $8.5 million.