State-wide Research
The Marine Science and Technology Industry of New England
This report provides a picture of an industry that is comprised mainly of small
firms, many of which are relatively new and less dependent on federal defense-related
procurement. Many of these fi rms now serve international markets, and most expect to
grow in terms of both employment and sales in the next few years. In terms of wages,
payrolls generated by this industry are substantially above both the New England and
Massachusetts averages for all industries.
This report provides a picture of an industry that is comprised mainly of small
firms, many of which are relatively new and less dependent on federal defense-related
procurement. Many of these fi rms now serve international markets, and most expect to
grow in terms of both employment and sales in the next few years. In terms of wages,
payrolls generated by this industry are substantially above both the New England and
Massachusetts averages for all industries.
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