Ocean Wise

Ocean Wise is a seafood certification program run by the Vancouver Aquarium that helps Canadian restaurants, retailers, and food businesses identify and offer sustainably sourced seafood. The program works directly with partners to provide up-to-date scientific assessments of seafood species, helping buyers understand which options are harvested or farmed in ways that support healthy ocean ecosystems.

Businesses that meet the program's standards are authorized to display the Ocean Wise symbol on menus, display cases, and packaged products. This recognizable label signals to consumers that the seafood choice has been vetted for environmental sustainability, making it easier for shoppers and diners to make informed decisions at the point of purchase.

Ocean Wise is designed for food industry participants in Canada — including restaurants, grocery stores, seafood distributors, and food producers — who want to align their sourcing practices with sustainability goals and communicate that commitment clearly to their customers.