SOUTHLAND CALIFORNIA SUMMARIZED HISTORY, FACTS,  AND DEMOGRAPHICS 

Economic Activities

Fisheries

In the 1940s and early 1950s, California's annual fishing catch was greater in value and volume than that of any other state. In the 1960s, however, California fell behind Alaska in output; in 1998 the value of its fish catch, at $111 million, ranked high in the nation. Among the most important commercial fish caught in Californian waters are species of tuna, salmon, halibut, mackerel, and anchovy. Shellfish taken in coastal waters include crabs, shrimp, and abalones.