


As filter feeders, they survive off nutrients naturally found in the water columns and are one of the few sources of zero-input protein! Scallops: Farmed shellfish, including scallops, are some of the most sustainable seafood options.
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Peel, eat and enjoy! Pro tip: The heads can be used to make an amazing bisque! Tip: For a simple way to prepare – remove the heads and drop tails in salty boiling water for 45 seconds, then remove and dip quickly in an ice bath to stop the cooking. BC Spot Prawns are a great sustainable alternative right from our backyard.

Spot Prawns: Prawns (shrimp) are the most eaten seafood item in North America, but most come from unsustainable sources. Tip: Seaweed adds umami to any meal – give it a shot! Farmed seaweed is so sustainable that any species, cultivated anywhere in the world, is Ocean Wise recommended. Kelp and seaweed: A great example of restorative aquaculture, kelp and seaweed provide habitat, absorb CO2 and produce oxygen. In honour of World Oceans Day, we are featuring five amazing Ocean Wise recommended seafood species to help you celebrate: By choosing Ocean Wise seafood and supporting our partner businesses, we can all play a role in ensuring our oceans remain healthy and thriving for generations to come. Overfishing is one of the greatest threats facing our oceans today, but it is also the one we have the most power to change. The theme of this year’s UN-designated day is Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. Vancouver, BC | World Ocean Day is on June 8th.
