• Fox10TV, Monday, March 21, 2011 9:45 AM

Alabama has created an Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission dedicated to increasing business for the state's seafood industry. The state's governor, Robert Bentley, on Friday signed an executive order creating the organization.

Among other things the commission will work to improve the consumer's perception of Alabama seafood. "Because of last year's oil spill, Alabama businesses [that are] dependent on the seafood industry have suffered great financial losses. This commission will benefit those businesses, from the fishermen to the restaurant owner," said Bentley. The Coastal Recovery Commission recommended creating the commission last fall.

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