The US EEZ off Alaska, which extends 3–200 nautical miles offshore from the coastline of
Alaska, or to international maritime boundaries with Canada and Russia.
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Regional Economic Impact of Alaska
Fisheries - 2011
Permits and Estimated Gross Earnings
Washington - 2,072 Permit Holders
Permits Fished
2,050
Gross earnings
$717 million
Oregon - 437 Permit Holders
Permits Fished
438
Gross earnings
$134 million
California – 286 Permit Holders
Permits Fished
233
Gross earnings
$29 million
Source: Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission