Changes in the Oregon salmon, crab and shrimp fisheries were
documented from 1967 to 1980. The related socio-economic conditions in
fishing communities were described. Trends indicated that the overall
importance of fisheries to port communities has declined and ports are
not planning for an increase in the fishing industry. Chinook...
This publication is one of the first attempts to describe Oregon's seafood industry in economic terms. It draws together information from many local, state, and federal sources. When data were not available, they were developed from basic sources.