ECONOMICS 



Five projects dealing with economic aspects of the commercial fisheries have been funded. 

 Of these, three are completed and two are continuing. 



Georgia 2-/t6-R D. J. Purcell Completed 1968 



Economic survey of the marine commercial fishing industry of Georgia - The survey of the eco- 

 nomic importance of the seafood industry from the fisherman to the consumer has been completed. 

 The survey also included the effect of physical and socio-economic factors on the consumption 

 of seafoods and the future demand. 



Maryland 3-^2-D Richard E. Suttor $15,600 



An economic study of the fisheries and seafood processing industries with emphasis on the 

 Chesapeake Bay - This study is undertaken to: (l) analyze the demand for seafood by Region 

 in the United States, (2) analyze the supply of seafood from the Chesapeake Bay fisheries, 

 and (3) determine the economic factors affecting the size and location of the seafood proc- 

 essing industries in the Chesapeake Bay area. The work is at the University of Maryland, 

 College Park. 



Montana 1-A5-D Glenn R. Earth Completed 1969 



An economic study of marketing Montana commercial fisheries products - Markets for selected 

 classes of goldeye, carp, and buffalo fish were identified and evaluated. 



North Dakota ^-20-D David C. Nelson Completed 1968 



Commercial fish markets for North Dakota fisheries - The market demand, alternate uses, and 

 potential demand for North Dakota fisheries have been identified. The State estimates that 

 about lA million pounds of fish is available to the commercial markets. 



Wisconsin /i-4,l-D Sydney D. Staniforth $6,000 



A study of the contribution of bait dealers and private fish hatchery operators to the com- 

 mercial fish industry of Wisconsin - This study will provide needed information on the 

 bait dealers and private fish hatchery industry, including species of fish used, value, 

 volume, capital investment, and other related data. This information will be tabulated and 

 reports prepared to assist in the development of long-range planning and operation of resource 

 agencies. 



EXPLORATORY FISHING AND GEAR DEVELOPMENT 



Thirteen exploratory fishing and gear development projects have been approved and funded. 

 Of these, eight are continuing and five have been completed. These projects are designed to 

 develop underutilized resources, and to develop or apply new gear not now used by the 

 industry. 



American Samoa H-8-D James R. Holloway, Sr. $68,000 



A determination of the feasibility of developing offshore commercial fishing in American 

 Samoa - Around the island of American Samoa, commercial fishing for the local fresh fish mar- 

 ket is practically nonexistent and the demand for fresh fish exceeds the supply. This proj- 

 ect is undertaken to determine the techniques, vessels, and fishing gear most suitable for 

 developing offshore commercial fishing; to conduct exploratory fishing for marine animals 

 of potential commercial value; aind to study the economic potential for the fishery products 

 in the Island and elsewhere. 



Georgia 2-68-R Walter F. Goodwin $3-^,185 



Exploratory study of the commercial marine resources of the Georgia coast - Exploratory 

 cruises are conducted on a seasonal basis to evaluate the commercial potential of pelagic and 



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