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Seafood MiniGuide 2005

WEST MARINE JOINS FORCES WITH RECREATIONAL FISHING AND OCEAN CONSERVATION GROUPS TO LAUNCH THE 2005 SEAFOOD MINIGUIDE

West Marine, Inc., which serves the needs of local boaters in over 380 communities throughout the U.S. and Canada, today announced its extraordinary partnership with recreational fishing groups: United Anglers of Southern California, Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), and marine conservation groups: Oceana and Blue Ocean Institute, to produce and distribute the 2005 Seafood Mini-Guide.

The Seafood MiniGuide was created by Blue Ocean Institute ( www.blueocean.org ), and was designed to educate seafood lovers about the worsening plight of certain fish species that are seriously depleted.

"Blue Ocean Institute works to inspire a closer relationship with the sea through literature like the Seafood MiniGuide," said Carl Safina, co-founder and president. "Most people do not realize that in spite of the vastness of the oceans, many fish species are in danger and are not being fished in a sustainable manner. In addition, millions of tons of "bycatch", fish, birds, turtles, etc., are unintentionally caught, killed and dumped back into the sea each year."

"We believe by working together on this very critical issue we can have healthy oceans and plentiful fishing for generations," said Randy Repass, chairman and founder of West Marine. "Consumers can make a difference by using a Seafood MiniGuide to make informed choices when dining in a restaurant or shopping at a grocery store."

Seafood MiniGuides will be available at all West Marine and BoatU.S. stores this summer. To download a copy of the Seafood MiniGuide or to gather information on your favorite fish go to www.blueocean.org . For questions or comments about the guide, contact Blue Ocean Institute at info@blueoceaninstitute.org or phone 631-367-0063.

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