PRESENTATION: Towards Transformation in Sustainable Seafood

Room: Classroom 3 [E210C]

Presenters:

• Claire Dawson, Senior Manager at Ocean Wise Fisheries and Seafood

Over the past two decades, Ocean Wise has played a pivotal role in fostering a profound shift towards sustainable seafood practices in Canada. This progress owes much of its success to collaboration with esteemed chefs nationwide. Through strategic partnerships with Ocean Wise, these chefs have diligently sought to enhance their understanding of the ecological impact of seafood production on the marine environment. In doing so, they have committed to sourcing their ingredients from ethically responsible and sustainable sources, reaffirming their passion for quality ingredients.

These same chefs have demonstrated a dual role not only in groundbreaking cooking but also as educators, enlightening the public about the origins of their food and its profound implications for the environment. Furthermore, in their innovative culinary pursuits the have acted as trendsetters, fueling a renaissance in Canada's seafood systems and menus. As a result of their passion and expertise, the accessibility of sustainable seafood options has significantly improved, now representing not just a desirable choice but also an indispensable demand from Canadian consumers.

Join Ocean Wise as we explore how chefs have transformed our seafood landscape and where the transformation is heading in the future.