The first comprehensive assessment of the U.S. marine economy reveals a dynamic picture. Developed by NOAA and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, new ocean economy statistics provide the most accurate picture yet of America's marine economy.
With activities dependent on the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes, NOAA is uniquely positioned to support the growth of the marine economy. This story map tracks the new statistics and includes a brief look at the enormous scope of NOAA's agency-wide contributions.
In 2018, the marine economy contributed $373 billion to GDP and supported 2.3 million jobs, growing at a pace that outstripped U.S. economic growth as a whole. Globally, growth is projected to reach $3 trillion by 2030.
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