America and Ocean Recreation

53% of the population lives within 50 miles of the coast

1 in 3 americans participate in some form of ocean recreation

14 days - time the average beachgoer spends at the sore per year

TOP 8 OCEAN ACTIVITIES

Number of Annual Participants:

Visiting Beaches

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78M

Swimming

60M

Photography

30M

Fishing

24M

Bird Watching

22M

Motorboating

17M

Wildlife Viewing

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17M

Snorkeling

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13M

Sanctuaries: A Destination for Recreation

$8 billion Annual revenue generated by ocean recreation, tourism, education, science and commercial fishing across the National Marine Sanctuary System

$5.15 billion spent on recreation

$2.1 billion in income supporting 63,000 jobs

$5.15 billion spent on recreation

$2.1 billion in income supporting 63,000 jobs

How did we get these numbers? Visit the socioeconomic page to findout.