Category: Sustainable Seafood

In the urgent need to protect marine environments, the fishing and aquaculture industry as well as the seafood sector in Quebec are evolving rapidly. During the panelist discussion in December 2020, it was made clear that collaboration between scientists, conservationists, First Nations communities, and industry stakeholders is the answer. Only then can the industry adapt … Continued

Dans l’urgence de protéger les milieux marins, l’industrie des pêches et de l’aquaculture ainsi que le secteur alimentaire au Québec sont en train d’évoluer rapidement. Comme vous le verrez dans l’enregistrement, c’est grâce à la collaboration entre les scientifiques, les spécialistes et d’autres parties prenantes que nous pouvons nous adapter pour assurer la santé des océans pour les futures générations.   Nous sommes ravies de vous présenter l’enregistrement complet du webinaire « Découvrez notre Saint-Laurent : les fruits de mer … Continued

Sustainable seafood can be both wild-caught or produced in aquaculture systems and includes fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants. Ocean Wise has recommendations covering both methods of production, but the science behind how we make recommendations varies between the two methods.  This blog explores how we recommend seafood caught in the wild.  A Moment of Gratitude for Our Shared Oceans Since 1990, wild capture fisheries production has risen 14%, and 2018 alone saw humanity harvest about 96.4 million tonnes … Continued

What better way to celebrate a Canadian sustainable seafood icon than by having those who admire him most say a few kind words…or many! The Order of Canada is one of the highest civilian honours, recognizing individuals for outstanding achievements, dedication to their communities, and service to the nation. Rob Clark was appointed to the Order of … Continued

Réservez votre place pour le 10 décembre 2020 à 16h30! Vous êtes invité à assister à notre webinaire, Découvrez notre Saint-Laurent : les fruits de mer durables et l’état actuel des pêches au Québec, le jeudi 10 décembre 2020 à 16h30. L’objectif de l’événement est de réunir différents acteurs du domaine de la pêche au Québec pour sensibiliser le public sur les enjeux environnementaux reliés à … Continued

Calling all seafood lovers, foodies, and ocean conservation enthusiasts. It would be an understatement to say that the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 this past year has put a significant strain on our food and hospitality industry, and our Ocean Wise community as a whole. Our Ocean Wise Seafood partners are the lifeblood of our program. … Continued

Savourez de délicieuses chaudrées de fruits de mer durables dans les restaurants du Canada en février alors que la collecte de fonds Chowder Chowdown se transforme en festival national. Les fonds soutiennent le programme de fruits de mer durable d’Ocean Wise. Alerte de festival! Pour le mois de février 2021, Ocean Wise Seafood lance son … Continued

Delicious sustainable seafood chowders coming to restaurants across Canada this February as Chowder Chowdown fundraiser transforms into national festival. Proceeds support Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program. New festival alert! For the month of February 2021, Ocean Wise Seafood is launching its first ever National Chowder Chowdown Festival. Between February 1 and 28, Canadians will be … Continued

November 6th, 2020 “Dad [Frank] was the son of an Italian immigrant and grew up with 32 first cousins – so, of course, everything he does is in the mindset of family.”  – All quotes are from an interview with Franco Cristiano, Marketing and Brand Developer at Marina Del Rey and Kayla Menu-Courey, Ocean Wise Seafood Accounts Coordinator, Quebec Franco’s … Continued