Category: Sustainable Seafood

Did you know that around 80 per cent of the shrimp we consume in North America is imported from farms in Asia? The high demand for shrimp exceeds Canada’s production of wild shrimp and in order to satisfy the current market, we are importing shrimp produced at high volumes which are cheaper as a result. … Continued

The new popular food delivery service Chef’s Plate has teamed up with the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise conservation program. The goal — to make it easier for customers to enjoy delicious, healthy and responsibly sourced seafood meals. Chef’s Plate has been making waves in Canada with its fresh ingredients and chef-inspired recipes delivered weekly right to your … Continued

The sustainable seafood movement is spreading like wildfire across Canada. Whether it’s in a small restaurant or major grocer’s seafood counter, consumers are beginning to ask important questions wherever they purchase seafood. What species is this? Is it wild or farmed? Where and how was it caught or harvested? Helping to drive this shift in … Continued

I grew up in four different coastal regions: East and West, Canada and the US. The ocean was always a part of my life and before the end of high school I made Victoria my forever home while my parents moved back to Ontario. I love the ocean and everything about it. When I was … Continued

Hawthorne Food & Drink, a not-for-profit restaurant in the heart of downtown Toronto, serves locally sourced delicious food with a social mission. Located just east of the business district on Richmond St. near Yonge St., Hawthorne is a social enterprise operated in partnership with the Hospitality Workers Training Centre. The Hospitality Workers Training Centre is … Continued

Have you ever wondered where old, battered, and no longer salvageable nets end up after years of use on commercial fishing boats? Hidden on the south arm of the Fraser River near Richmond, B.C., Steveston is home to the largest small craft commercial fishing harbour in Canada. Overseeing operations within the harbour is operations supervisor, … Continued

The 2015 B.C. sockeye salmon season is now open! Highly valued for its rich flavour, firm texture, and characteristic red flesh, there are few seafood items that Canadians celebrate more than wild sockeye. Sockeye salmon from B.C. are also a great sustainable choice. Stocks are well managed with limits set based on the size of … Continued

For many Canadians, seaweed is not a common seafood choice. Besides sushi, seaweed and kelp (a type of seaweed) can be difficult to find in local supermarkets or restaurants. Perhaps if more Canadians knew how healthy and tasty seaweed can be and were made aware of the environmental benefits of seaweed farming, “sea vegetables” would … Continued

To celebrate Ocean Wise’s 10th anniversary today, we are bringing you, in no particular order, our top 10 sustainable seafood picks. With an increasing number of sustainable fish species, it’s easier than ever to enjoy Ocean Wise™ seafood at home or at your favourite participating restaurant – over 600 partners and counting! Thank you to … Continued