Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 10-31-2009
Abstract
This nation’s coasts and oceans contribute much to the United States economy. For the past ten years, the National Ocean Economics Program (NOEP) has compiled time-series data that track economic activities,demographics, natural resource production, non-market values, and federal expenditures in the U.S. coastal zone both on land and in the water. On the website www.oceaneconomics.org, the public—government officials,academics, industry, and advocacy groups—have had interactive access to this information and used it widely for many different purposes. This report features highlights from this collection to heighten appreciation for the value of the ocean and this nation’s coasts among an even broader audience. Two economies were measured:
the ocean economy, which includes all ocean-dependent activities in coastal states, and the coastal economy, which includes all economic activity in coastal states, with geographies such as zip codes, counties, and watersheds.
Non-market values for goods and services not traded in the market place are also included for purposes of understanding the often underestimated values of America’s natural resources.
Recommended Citation
Kildow, Judith T.; Colgan, Charles S.; and Scorse, Jason D., "State of the U.S. Ocean and Coastal Economies 2009" (2009). Publications. 4.
https://cbe.miis.edu/noep_publications/4
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