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Lellis-Dibble, K. A., McGlynn, K. E., Bigford, T. E. 2008. Estuarine Fish and Shellfish Species in U.S. Commercial and Recreational Fisheries: Economic Value as an Incentive to Protect and Restore Estuarine Habitat. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-F/SPO-90. NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Habitat Conservation, Silver Spring, MD.
Analysis, Animal agriculture, Coastal, Conservation, Estuary, Fish, Habitat, Human health, Management, Shellfish, Water quality, Watershed, Economics, Aquatic community, Wildlife, Aquatic ecosystems, Biology, Human behavior, Recreation, Vulnerability, Fisheries
This paper reviews the economic implications of estuarine habitat degradation with a specific focus on commercial and recreational fish and shellfish harvesting. It includes a quantification of estuarine usage as well as an analysis and discussion of the impacts of related industries on the U.S. economy.