The GOODS from Ocean Wise

Vancouver, BC | On Thursday, June 18, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre will open its doors for its signature annual fundraising event Night at the Aquarium. Now in its ninth year, the gala is a philanthropic event that directly supports the Aquarium’s important conservation, research and education programs.

Guests will embark on a journey to an enchanting aquatic world, learning about aquatic conservation while enjoying Ocean Wise™ tastings prepared by Vancouver’s top chefs. Executive chefs, such as Ned Bell of YEW seafood + bar, Alex Chen of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar and Chris Whittaker of Forage, will prepare delicious Ocean Wise™ dishes to tantalize the taste buds.

Gala attendees will also enjoy live music from Vancouver’s premier event band, Side One, and have an opportunity to bid on amazing experiences and items in the live and silent auctions. This year, guests can bid on incredible experiences including a five-night stay at the Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay, Hawaii, and a four day, all-inclusive stay at Langara Island Lodge in Haida Gwaii. Items for the wine lover feature a Mission Hill winery package including two nights in Kelowna, dinner and live concert at Terrace Restaurant, private tour and tasting at the winery. Another highlight is the Vancouver Aquarium Board of Directors’ Wine Cellar which comes with a full-sized wine fridge and 30+ bottles of premium wines.

“Year after year, Night at the Aquarium has proven to be a magical, unforgettable evening dedicated to raising much-needed funds for our conservation, research and education programs,” said Dr. John Nightingale, president and CEO of the Vancouver Aquarium.

In 2014, Night at the Aquarium raised more than $400,000, which was used to support the Aquarium’s many conservation programs, such as its marine mammal research and rescue programs, some of the longest-running wildlife conservation programs on B.C.’s coast.

Tickets are $300 and may be purchased at www.NightAtTheAquarium.org. VIP tickets are available and include an exclusive pre-reception that takes place before the main gala where guests are invited to sample a premier selection of wine and Ocean Wise canapés from renowned chefs who are passionate about the Aquarium’s Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program.

Details

Telephone: 604-659-3492
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.oceanwise.ca | Twitter | Facebook
Aquaquest Reception | PO Box 3232 | Vancouver, BC V6B 3X8

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About Ocean Wise™

Overfishing is the biggest threat facing our oceans today. The Ocean Wise symbol next to a menu or seafood item is the Vancouver Aquarium’s assurance of an ocean-friendly seafood choice. Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program makes it easy for consumers to make sustainable seafood choices that ensure the health of our oceans for generations to come.

The Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program works directly with restaurants, markets, food services and suppliers to ensure they have the most current scientific information regarding sustainable seafood and to help them make ocean-friendly buying decisions. The options are highlighted on their menus and display cases with the Ocean Wise symbol, making it easier for consumers to make ocean-friendly seafood choices.

In addition to its website, Ocean Wise also makes available an iPhone application—an easy-to-use app that provides consumers with Ocean Wise restaurants, markets and supplier venues from coast to coast, and a comprehensive list of ocean-friendly seafood options. The Ocean Wise iPhone app is continuously updated with ocean-friendly seafood options and Ocean Wise partners spanning Victoria to Halifax.

Learn more at www.oceanwise.ca.