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MONTEREY, Calif. - December 20, 2006 - The Sacramento-based California Fisheries Coalition (CFC) has selected Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. to manage their outreach efforts regarding the findings of a scientific peer review report the organization commissioned in preparation for public testimony at upcoming California Fish and Game Commission hearings related to the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. The CFC is currently in the midst of presenting their proposed recommendations for marine protected areas along the coast of California to the Commission.

The CFC represents individuals, whose livelihoods and recreation depend on a healthy, productive marine environment, consisting of 23 ocean-dependent recreational and commercial fishing associations, seafood processors, abalone growers, kelp harvesters, and coastal communities contributing $5.5 billion annually to California's economy. Coalition membership encompasses more than 14,000 commercial fishermen, in excess of 4,000 fishing vessels, several million recreational anglers and more than 200 seafood companies. Approximately 172,000 people are employed by CFC partner businesses.

CFC member associations and businesses actively support the livelihood and recreation of hundreds of thousands of California citizens and visitors. The local fish and shellfish marketed by CFC member fishermen and seafood processors reach millions of consumers in central coast communities, throughout the state of California, nationally and internationally.  To learn more about the CFC visit www.cafisheriescoalition.org.

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About Armanasco Public Relations, Inc.
Established in 1985 by David Armanasco, Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. (APR) is an associate of Hill & Knowlton, Inc., and has grown to become the largest privately owned public relations firm on California's Central Coast, with offices in Monterey and Salinas. The firm's client roster cuts across a variety of industries, including agriculture, foodservice, education, hospitality, real estate development and utilities. Services include public affairs, community relations, strategic planning, marketing communications and crisis management.  To learn more about Armanasco Public Relations, Inc. visit www.armanasco.com or call 831.372.2259.