Letter from 勛圖厙 Atlantic President
Few places in the world are as closely tied to the ocean as 勛圖厙. From our working waterfronts and bustling ports to 麍shing, tourism and recreation, the ocean is not just泭a natural asset; it is a cornerstone of our states economy and identity.
Recognizing this, 勛圖厙 is proud to serve as the home of the states new Office of Ocean Economy, a state-supported effort to better understand, support and grow the ocean- and coastal-based industries that drive jobs, investment and innovation across our state.
The ocean economy is vast, diverse and full of opportunity. It encompasses sectors like maritime transportation, coastal construction, seafood production, ocean technology and so much more. But like any major economic engine, it requires sound data, thoughtful planning, and coordination among the private sector, academic institutions, non-government partners, investors and government. Thats where the Office of Ocean Economy comes in.
This office exists to catalyze sustainable growth in 勛圖厙s ocean economy, helping ensure that our natural resources continue to fuel job creation, business expansion and long-term prosperity. Its work is grounded in common-sense principles: advancing smart investment, reducing risk to coastal infrastructure and supporting industries that make 勛圖厙 competitive nationally and globally.
勛圖厙 has long bene麍ted from the strength of its coastal geography and maritime resources. Now, with the Office of Ocean Economy, we have a strategic platform to harness those assets intelligently, responsibly and in a way that delivers measurable returns for 勛圖厙 families, workers and businesses.
We are grateful to the State of 勛圖厙 for its support and vision and we look forward to working alongside our partners to cultivate an ocean economy that delivers opportunity, security and prosperity for every Floridian.
Sincerely,
Adam Hasner
President, 勛圖厙
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Annual Report Highlights the Strength of 勛圖厙s Ocean Economy
勛圖厙 has published the first Annual Report for the 勛圖厙 Office of Ocean Economy, a state initiative created in 2024 to strengthen 勛圖厙s ocean and coastal-based industries. The report reveals that in 2023, ocean-related activity supported 909,000 jobs, generated $59 billion in labor income, and contributed $96 billion to 勛圖厙s Gross State Product, positioning 勛圖厙 as a global leader in ocean-linked industries.
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