
Photo: Remy Scalza
Fresh fish is a staple of Vancouver cuisine, but making smart and sustainable seafood choices isn’t always easy. Those king crabs may look delicious, but they’re being fished to extinction in many parts of the world. Same goes for Chilean seabass, the slow-reproducing rockfish and dozens of other species.
To help Vancouverites make good seafood decisions, the Ocean Wise program was launched in 2005. A unique partnership between researchers at Vancouver Aquarium and area restaurants, Ocean Wise selects sustainable fish based on multiple factors, including how plentiful they are and how eco-conscious the catch method is. Participating restaurants then agree to feature selected fish on their menus. An Ocean Wise symbol lets diners know they’re making an ocean-friendly choice.
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IGA Supermarkets offering Ocean Wise Fish