National Seafood Month, 2026

By the President of the United States of America

Across our Nation’s harbors and fishing communities, the unrivaled skill and resolve of American fishermen and seafood producers turn the bounty of our waters into food for our families and enduring economic strength.  Food security is national security — we recognize that our fisheries are a vital pillar of American independence.  This National Seafood Month, I join the American people in celebrating these hardworking men and women and reaffirm my commitment to helping them compete, prosper, and lead the world in seafood production.

From the fishing ports of early America to today’s seafood farms and processing plants, this great industry has rewarded enterprise, sustained family businesses, and helped forge the unmatched spirit of determination that defines our maritime workforce.  For generations, our fishermen have braved rough seas and punishing storms, spending long days far from home to earn an honest living and provide for the people they love.  Across our land, the incredible American seafood industry harvests nearly 8.5 billion pounds of world-class food annually, sustains more than a million jobs, and fuels more than $173 billion in commerce, bringing wealth and opportunity to communities across our great Nation.  And now, as we usher in a new Golden Age of seafood production, we are ensuring our fishing communities remain places where the next generation can raise a family, build a business, and pursue their own share of the American Dream.