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Enjoy seafood dishes that are not only good to eat, but good for the oceans as well!

 

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Upcoming Events

 

Stop the Soup – Spread Shark Truth. Check out the Shark Truth Launch Event at Wild Rice restaurant Thurs Nov 19th 8pm. Fundraising, facts and fun with guest speaker Nick Dulvy, IUCN Shark Specialist Group Co-Chair. Tickets $20 on website. Shark Truth is a not-for-profit consumer awareness campaign that seeks to engage consumers in a collaborative discussion to find alternatives to shark fin soup.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

JOIN THE AQUARIUM'S NATIONAL SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD PROGRAM, OCEAN WISE

Interested in providing the freshest, highest quality, sustainable seafood to your patrons, but not sure where to start? Join the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program! 

Participation is open to any Canadian business that regularly serves, provides or sells seafood.

Join Now!

 

 


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SUPPORT THE DAN SNOOK TRUST FOUNDATION - A BOY AFTER THE SEA

A Boy after the Sea is a tribute to Dan Snook, a young man who loved fishing and who loved to cook. It is an enticing collection of recipes from our oceans, rivers and lakes provided by 26 internationally known chefs from 14 different countries. They represent some of the most creative chefs in the world and their diverse approaches to fish and seafood makes for fascinating reading, but not just for other chefs – 232 pages of stunning photography and fantastic recipes ensure that it will appeal to cooks at every level.  A perfect gift for all occasions.

The proceeds of the book will go entirely to the Dan Snook Trust Foundation, dedicated to helping young people from all walks of life overcome hurdles to improve their lives.

Launch date: 17th September

 

 

Purchase from:    Barbara- Jo Books To Cooks | bookcook@intergate.ca


NEWEST OCEAN WISE PARTNER- THRIFTY FOODS

 

 

 

Shop Ocean Wise!

Thrifty Foods has been a long-term supporter of
local growers and sustainable agriculture. Now, as
an Ocean Wise™ partner, Thrifty Foods is committed to offering you a growing selection of sustainable, tasty, Ocean Wise™ seafood options.

Just look for the Ocean Wise™ brand in store and feel confident that you’re making a positive choice for the health of our oceans.

 

 

 

 


 

IS YOUR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE OCEAN WISE?

 

Did you know there are over 50 Canadian universities and colleges serving Ocean Wise options to their students.

Is your school one of them? Find out here!

 

 

 

NEW! Bamfield Marine Science Centre recently implemented the Ocean Wise program and as of June 2009 committed to serving only sustainable seafood options to students. Bamfield Marine Science Centre is proudly 100% Ocean Wise! (more)

 

 


Looking for Ocean Wise Markets? Food Sevices? Catering?

Our Ocean Wise partners are as diverse as our marine ecosystems.

Support our partners: Full Ocean Wise partner list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ocean Wise Awards and Champions
The Annual Where Magazine's Sustainable Seafood Award and BC's Sustainable Seafood Chowder Champion (.. more)