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Atlantic Beach, NC
is part of Carteret County, which consistently leads the state in the commercial seafood industry. A 1994 study by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries found that commercial fishing in Carteret County generated an estimated $46 million in sales of goods and services, and an additional $24 million in value added, for a combined impact of approximately $70 million. In addition, recreational saltwater fishing adds an additional $130 million in sales of goods and services and employs over 600 people. The tourism industry in Carteret County generated $206.87 million dollars in revenue in 2002. Tourism is responsible for the creation of over 3,170 jobs with an annual payroll of $47.03 million. The Naval Air Depot and Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point is the leading employer of Carteret County residents. Active military and retired personnel, civilian employees and their families account for 9,517 people, or 16% of the County’s population.
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