Estimates of U. S. aquaculture production are based on data (in millions) released by NOAA Fisheries Service.
Finfish includes baitfish, catfish, salmon, striped bass, tilapia and trout.
The species included under shellfish are clams, crawfish, mussels, oysters and shrimp. Miscellaneous species include ornamental fish, alligators, algae, aquatic plants, eels, scallops and others.
Saltwater Baitfish Production Pond Experiments at the MSU-Coastal Aquaculture Unit in Gulfport