Economic Contributions of Seafood Retailing in the Gulf of Mexico States

Sector Definition

The seafood-retailing sector corresponds to the “fish and seafood markets” and “restaurant establishments” serving seafood products. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS, 2011) code 445220 or “fish and seafood markets” comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products. The eating and drinking places sector includes “full-service restaurants” and limited-service restaurants” in the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS, 2011). 

  • NAICS code 722110 or “full-service restaurants” industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress services) and pay after eating. 

  • NAICS code 722211 or “limited-service restaurants” industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. 

 


Source of raw data: NOAA Fisheries.

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Source of raw data: NOAA Fisheries.