The outer Continental Shelf Fishery Resources of the Pacific coast

The fish and shellfish resources of the Pacific coast are very diverse. The major commercial fisheries are for groundfish, salmon, scombrids, crabs, and shrimp. Recreational fishing with 47.5 million fish caught also constitutes a substantial harvest. In addition to fisheries, marine sanctuaries and marine mammal interaction must be taken into account when discussing the impact of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) development.