Ocean Wise News

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"Be Happy" Promoting Ocean-Friendly Seafood with a Smile

To help usher in the New Year, Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program has teamed up with seven other conservation organizations across North America to launch Be Happy, a social media activation to help you learn more about ocean-friendly seafood. Read more

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After Hours at the Aquarium

On Thursday March 1 , the Vancouver Aquarium will be hosting an adults-only evening where the public can come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the galleries.  Read more

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Blue Water Cafe’s 8th Annual Unsung Heroes Festival

Executive Chef Frank Pabst’s eighth annual Unsung Heroes Festival takes pride of place at Vancouver's multiple award-winning Blue Water Cafe throughout the month of February.
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Ocean Wise iPhone App

Canadians looking to make smart, sustainable seafood choices are encouraged to use the Ocean Wise iPhone application—an easy-to-use app that provides consumers with over 3,000 Ocean Wise restaurants, markets and supplier venues from coast to coast, and a comprehensive list of ocean-friendly seafood options.


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“The Bounty of the Sea” Collaborative Project

The biology and foods students at Abbotsford Christian Secondary School have been working together to focus public attention on some important issues in the area of seafood sustainability.  Join them on January 26th at 6pm in the gymnasium to enjoy some sustainable seafood dishes prepared by the Foods 11 class. Read more

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2011 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown Champions

The Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown was a wild sucess again this year in both Vancouver and Toronto as top chefs from each city battled it out to make the best ocean-friendly seafood chowder. Find out who the winners were and which delectible chowders they were serving up.  Read more

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November is Ocean Wise Month Help us Celebrate Sustainable Seafood!

November is Ocean Wise Month, which means that Ocean Wise and our partners will be hosting a number of events and promotions to encourage all seafood lovers to choose ocean-friendly seafood the next time they visit a restaurant or market. Help us in celebrating our commitment to keeping our oceans healthy by taking our Facebook pledge to eat sustainable seafood. Find out what's happening this month! 
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Fin Free Vancouver

Our friends at Shark Truth are inviting you out to their Fin Free Vancouver launch party on Thursday December 1 at Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Chinese Garden. Read more


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Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown 2011

Join us at Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown. Chefs will go head-to-head in the ultimate competition! Taste original chowders paired with local beers and vote for your favourite, all in support of sustainable seafood  - SOLD OUT! Read more

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Sandhill Wine Recipes

During the month of November, Sandhill Wines in BC will be donating $1 to Ocean Wise with every purchase. Buy a bottle today and pair it with one of these delicious recipes provided by Ocean Wise restaurants  read more