All Canadians can play an important role in protecting the future of our fisheries and marine life so please sign this petition so March 18 will be recognized as National Sustainable Seafood Day in Canada.
In 2013, a group consisting of Executive Chef Ned Bell, seafood organizations SeaChoice and Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program, as well as NGOs including the David Suzuki Foundation gathered in Vancouver to advocate for the adoption of a private member’s motion to mark the day.
This year, the group is also joined by Greenpeace and WWF to build on existing momentum and push for a sea change in the way we understand Canada’s ocean resources.
SeaChoice, Ocean Wise, and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are the most powerful and credible players driving consumer understanding and awareness for sustainable seafood choices in Canada.
To view Fin Donnelly’sprivate member’s motion to establish March 18 as National Sustainable Seafood Day, visit http://findonnelly.ca/seafoodpetition
Supporting Organizations
Vancouver Aquarium Ocean Wise™ : Overfishing is the single biggest threat our oceans face today. Ocean Wise makes it easy for consumers to make sustainable seafood choices that ensure the health of our oceans for generations to come. The Ocean Wise symbol next to a seafood item is the Vancouver Aquarium’s assurance of an ocean-friendly seafood choice. www.oceanwise.ca
Greenpeace Canada: Urgent action is needed to avert a mass extinction of ocean life. Greenpeace campaigns globally for sustainable seafood markets by working with major retail, trade and fishing sector players to reduce their negative impact on marine ecosystems and coastal peoples. Greenpeace is also calling for full protection of 40 per cent of our oceans in marine reserves – ocean sanctuaries – to allow recovery and rebuilding. www.greenpeace.ca
WWF Canada: WWF is creating solutions to the most serious conservation challenges facing our planet, helping people and nature thrive. www.wwf.ca.
SeaChoice: Formed in 2006, SeaChoice is a national program that provides science-based sustainability assessments of seafood and helps Canadian businesses and consumers make sustainable seafood choices. SeaChoice is a joint initiative of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society BC, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecology Action Centre, Living Oceans Society and Sierra Club BC. Working in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s acclaimed Seafood Watch program, SeaChoice undertakes science-based seafood assessments, provides informative resources for consumers, and supports businesses through collaborative partnerships. www.SeaChoice.org
David Suzuki Foundation: We find solutions for living within the limits of nature. Through sound science, education, research and public engagement, we motivate Canadians to take action in overcoming our shared environmental challenges. www.davidsuzuki.org
