From krill to convenience stores: Forecasting the economic and ecological effects of fisheries management on the US West Coast

► This article explores broad fishery policy options for the US West Coast. ► A marine ecosystem model is combined with an input-output economic model. ► Income impacts on the broader economy mirror trends in fishery revenue. ► The 15 year forecast predicts an additional $23 million in income and 385 jobs. ► Each policy option involves specific tradeoffs between economics and conservation.