Economic and Financial Analysis of Production Costs and Revenues in the Harvesting Sector of the Florida Oyster Industry

摘要

The oyster industry is an important component of Florida's commercial fishing industry. During the 1980-84 period, oysters were the eighth most important species and accounted for 3.4 percent of total exvessel value of Florida commercial marine landings. The purpose of the study was to collect information concerning the production practices and associated costs and revenues of the oystermen in Franklin County for the year starting September 1982 and ending in August 1983. A total of twenty-five questionnaires were completed through personal interviews. These are the basis of the analysis presented.