The Alaska Seafood Marketing Instituteasmiis A Public Private Partnership Established In 1981 To Enhance The Economic Value Of Alaskaae S Wild Seafood Industryit Focuses On Strategic Marketingsustainability Advocacyand Global Brand Managementasmi Promotes The Alaska Seafood Brand While Ensuring Sustainable Fisheries Management And Fostering Collaboration Within The Industry Asmi Develops Global Marketing Campaigns To Increase Consumer Awareness And Demand For Alaska Seafoodit Champions Sustainability By Adhering To Rigorous Environmental Standards And Facilitates Partnerships Among Processorsharvestersand Distributorsthe Organization Also Conducts Research And Educational Initiatives To Support Innovation In The Seafood Sectorasmi Promotes A Variety Of Wild Caught Seafoodincluding Salmoncrabhalibutsablefishand Shellfishas Well As Value Added Products Like Ready To Eat And Frozen Optionswith A Governance Structure That Includes A Board Representing Various Industry Stakeholdersasmi Is Funded Through A Seafood Levy And Contributions From The State And Industryover The Yearsit Has Established Alaska As A Leader In Sustainable Seafoodbenefiting Thousands Of Commercial Fishermen And Seafood Workers
