After meeting with the president in Mississippi, Governor Bobby Jindal sounded off Monday on the state’s push to protect the Louisiana seafood industry.

Jindal and others gathered at Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter — where they called on BP to approve the 20-year, $457 million plan. It would allow the state to set up labs and equipment to test seafood for hydrocarbons and other chemicals, as well improve nationwide confidence in Louisiana seafood.

In addition, a seafood certification program, similar to USDA certifications, would be set up. The plan also calls for a long term, nationwide marketing campaign.

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