Washington’s marine economy generates more than $21.4 billion in revenue and $4.7 billion in wages annually, and the state’s different coastal regions have different resources and needs. The Pacific coast is a region of small ports, natural resource-based economies and multigenerational fishing families. Home to 4.3 million people, central Puget Sound is characterized by densely populated cities, major international corporations, and the third-largest U.S. container port in Seattle and Tacoma.
Whether through supporting counties in conducting economic analyses, providing up-to-date data on the state’s boating fleet, or training the next generation of shellfish farmers, WSG’s specialists serve these regions’ distinct economic needs.
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