Juneau, Alaska, February 9, 2007 – This Lenten season, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) invites you to enjoy wild and sustainable Alaska Crab, another option from the bounty of Alaska seafood.

As many Americans prepare to observe Lent this year, one question comes up again and again: “What am I supposed to eat on Fridays?” While modern spins on ancient traditions exist, many still adhere to strict fasting guidelines that mandate the abstinence from red meat on Fridays during Lent. Aside from the already popular Alaska seafood offerings such as wild salmon, halibut, cod, Pollock and other whitefish varieties, ASMI suggests the addition of Alaska Crab to your Lenten meal plans.

Alaska Crab are harvested at their prime from Alaska’s icy pure waters. Wild Alaska King, Dungeness and Snow Crab are an unexpected Lenten offering from the bounty of Alaska seafood selections available year-round. Whether you’re looking for an effortless addition to soups, salads or appetizers, or an elegant entertaining option, wild Alaska Crab is a highly versatile and delicious mealtime option. It is the perfect choice for those looking to diversify their palette while still observing Lenten traditions.

In addition, Alaska Crab is not only nutritious and low in fat, but also a unique and environmentally sound product. Far away from pollution or major population centers, Alaska Crab develop their superior flavor and texture as they mature, wild and free, in their natural habitat. Do something truly good for yourself this Lenten season and choose this sustainable, delicious mealtime option by asking for wild Alaska Crab at your local retailer or favorite restaurant.

Alaska is the pioneer of sustainability. Since acceptance into the Union in 1959, Alaska has been the only state in the nation whose constitution mandates that “fish…be utilized, developed and maintained on the sustained yield principle.” This long-term dedication to sustainability has resulted in keeping the world stocked with a continuous, ever-replenishing supply of wild seafood. Indeed, Alaska's effective and precise fisheries management practices are considered a model for the world.

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is the State of Alaska’s official seafood marketing arm. It is a public agency of the State of Alaska, funded by the Alaska seafood industry and federal grants. ASMI promotes Alaska seafood throughout the U.S. and in 16 other countries. ASMI also provides education and training to the seafood industry in food safety and quality assurance practices.

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Contact: Laura Fleming
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
800-478-2903