As a fierce cold-weather snap passes over Eastern Canada this week, it’s only natural to pine for bygone summer days. And Ocean Wise Seafood had A LOT of fun this summer. We attended sustainable seafood conferences, educated the public on freshwater fish options in Ontario, and took part in new and exciting events, like The … Continued
Blog post by Laurenne Schiller, Ocean Wise seafood research analyst and Atlantic Canada coordinator. Farewell, Newfoundland. No, I’m not being dramatic, it’s an actual place. Although, I admit that the name is a touch misleading. Because beyond Farewell lie the Change Islands. And, beyond those, is Fogo Island—a tiny speck that solidifies the northeastern-most corner … Continued
As fall creeps in and the leaves begin to turn, you may be wondering – how can I keep up that summer health kick, even as the peach trees empty in Niagara and the Okanagan? Because you are on the Aquablog, it is clear you are wondering about sustainability, too. But how will you know … Continued
Salmon from the B.C. coast has made headlines a number of times this year, as shifts in the industry and in the annual returns can lead to changes for consumers who are looking to purchase and eat sustainable seafood. Last month, a large number of Atlantic salmon—a non-native species in the Pacific—escaped into the waters … Continued
One of Canada’s largest grocers, Sobeys Inc., has joined the Ocean Wise seafood program as a new partner, adding more than 250 partner locations in Western Canada as the sustainable seafood movement continues to gain momentum. Customers at all Sobeys and Safeway stores in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia can now look for the … Continued
As Canadians across the nation increasingly care about the source of their seafood, the Ocean Wise Seafood program is expanding its footprint with a new office in Quebec. Since the program began in 2005, it has grown to include partners from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, NL, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, and now … Continued
Looking for the Ocean Wise symbol is an easy way to tell if a seafood is sustainable when you’re shopping or dining in Canada. But what should you do if you’re traveling outside North America, or happen to find an imported seafood like ribbonfish or kingfish that you are not familiar with? Luckily, Ocean Wise … Continued
As we pulled into the harbour at Port Hardy, ready to unload, I started to reflect on everything I had seen and experienced over the past seven days out at sea. Two months ago, the Pacific Halibut Marketing Association (PHMA) extended an invitation to come aboard to experience and learn more about the commercial halibut … Continued
British Columbians can now rejoice as Choices Markets now offers Ocean Wise fresh seafood across all their locations. The journey towards this high standard of sustainability has been gradual, and this year, Choices has reached its goal of committing to being the first supermarket chain to offer 100 per cent Ocean Wise seafood in B.C. … Continued
The Big Carrot, a one-stop-shop landmark grocer in Toronto, makes a big splash by joining the Ocean Wise seafood program. In addition to their extensive assortment of high quality products, shoppers can now rest assured that all of their fresh and frozen seafood is recommended as ocean-friendly by our team of experts. While this grocer … 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.