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Category: Sustainable Seafood

Ocean Wise Secures Government of Canada Funding to Advance Sustainable Development Goals in Coastal Fishing Communities

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New funding will open the door for Canadian community-based fisheries to be recognized for sustainable practices Vancouver, BC – January 30, 2025 – Ocean Wise has received nearly $850,000 in funding to support alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in three Indigenous fishing communities.  Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sustainable … Continued

This Seafood Month Learn Where Your Seafood Comes From

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by Samantha Renshaw, Ocean Wise Science Lead Plain and simple, choosing seafood from a sustainable fishery is the simplest way for consumers to prevent overfishing. But too often figuring out where their seafood comes from leaves shoppers scratching their heads.   Global demand for seafood products has been growing at an average rate of 3% … Continued

Notice of Change in Ocean Wise Recommendation Status for MSC Certified Southeast Alaska Salmon

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Effective immediately Ocean Wise no longer Recommends Marine Stewardship Council(MSC) certified salmon fisheries from Southeast Alaska due to concerns over the incidental catch of depleted southern Pacific salmon populations and the implications for endangered Southern Resident killer whales. View Recommendation Changes Here. The decision to update the Recommendation status of these products to Not Recommended … Continued

Ocean Wise Sets New Standard with B.C. Salmon Assessment Methodology

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(May 28, 2024) – Today, Ocean Wise is pleased to announce new recommendations for British Columbian wild-caught salmon under its sustainable seafood label. The 14 new recommendations are the result of a unique new assessment process combining the best of scientific data and real-world knowledge. Nearly 90% of Canadians eat seafood on a regular basis, … Continued

Ocean Wise Takes the Guesswork out of British Columbia Salmon with their Salmon Advisory Panel

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(Vancouver, B.C) – Ocean Wise establishes the Salmon Advisory Panel to address the challenge of identifying sustainable salmon options in British Columbia. Comprised of leading experts on B.C. salmon with diverse backgrounds, the Salmon Advisory Panel’s unique knowledge and guidance combined with Ocean Wise’s Rapid Assessment Standard is a huge step towards more Ocean Wise … Continued

Women in Small-Scale Fisheries

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Small-scale fisheries, while frequently overlooked by policies and sustainability programs, play a crucial role in the global seafood economy. And with 45 million women employed and 987 million women relying on the essential nutrients provided by small-scale fisheries, their success is inextricably linked to women around the globe. Women in Fisheries Out of the 113 … Continued

Eco-Labels and Sustainable Seafood: The Power of RAPSTA

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by Samantha Renshaw, Ocean Wise Science Lead Ocean Wise’s Rapid Assessment Standard (RAPSTA) continues to revolutionize their ability to assesses the sustainability of Canadian seafood, including previously excluded community-based fisheries.  The Importance of Supporting Sustainable Seafood  Canadian fisheries are stressed and the time to support sustainable seafood has never been more important. Consumers have the … Continued

Data-Driven Sustainability: Transforming Canadian Fisheries

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For seven years, Oceana Canada’s annual Fishery Audit has highlighted a huge concern for Canadians: our fisheries are in decline with no concrete plan for revival. As of 2023: A healthy fishery is one where each year there are enough fish reproducing that the stock can continue to be fished sustainably These findings paint a … Continued

Exploring the Award-Winning Dishes from the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown

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After a two-year pause, the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown returned to both Vancouver and Toronto this October. Twenty-two chefs competed, six Chowders were awarded, and over 500 ocean lovers gathered to support sustainable seafood! Each event boasted a talented line-up of chefs from popular Canadian restaurants, battling it out with their signature ocean-friendly chowders. With … Continued

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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.