The secretary shall conduct, or may cause the council to conduct, programs of education, research, or public information, that are designed to accomplish any of the following purposes, among others:
- (a) Publicize the positive contribution of California’s fishing industry and its people as providers of fresh, wholesome seafood products.
- (b) Educate the public to the value of California seafood as high quality, nutritious, and desirable.
- (c) Ensure the long-term availability of California-caught commercial seafood products by working with public and private organizations to preserve, protect, and enhance aquatic habitat and species.
- (d) Enhance the quality of seafood products from fishermen to consumers.
- (e) Support research and development to achieve the purposes of this chapter.