Ocean Wise Conservation Association
Ocean Wise Conservation Association (also known as Ocean Wise) is a not-for-profit ocean conservation organization[1] based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
History
Ocean Wise Conservation Association was founded by the Vancouver Aquarium in 2017 and publicly launched on June 8 (World Ocean's Day)[2]. In 2019, Ocean Wise welcomed Lasse Gustavsson as the new president and CEO.[3]
Focus Areas
Ocean Pollution
In 2019, Ocean Wise's Plastic Lab released a report suggesting laundry machines in Canada and the U.S. release 878 tonnes of potentially harmful microfibres into aquatic environments every year [4].
Species Under Threat
Ocean Wise's Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard is head of the long-term research project that’s assessing the health and condition of southern and northern resident killer whales and analyzing the impact of environmental stressors such as noise and prey limitation.[5] Ocean Wise partnered with The Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Tuktoyaktuk Community in the Arctic to test the stomachs of beluga whales for microplastics.[6]
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Together with WWF Canada, Ocean Wise runs Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, one of the largest direct action conservation programs in Canada.
Sustainable Seafood and Fishing
The Ocean Wise Seafood Program, which began with a single Vancouver restaurant partner in January 2005, now boasts more than 750 partners including retailers, restaurants, and seafood suppliers.[7]
Ocean Literacy Education
The Ocean Wise AquaVan drove across Canada in 2017[8]. Ocean Bridge[9] is an ocean literacy and leadership program for Canadian youth and young professionals.[10]
The Arctic
Ikaarvik is an Ocean Wise administered program that fosters collaboration between Inuit youth and outside researchers[11].
Aquariums
Ocean Wise Conservation Association owns and operates the not-for-profit Vancouver Aquarium,[12]. Ocean Wise also has a management stake in Oceanogràfic[13], Europe’s biggest aquarium located in Valencia, Spain.[14]
References
- ↑ "About". Ocean Wise. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "Ocean Wise goes from sustainable seafood program to global conservation initiative". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "Ocean Wise® Board of Directors Announce Global Leader Lasse Gustavsson as Incoming President & CEO". Ocean Wise. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ Lindsay, Bethany (October 11, 2019). "Heavy load: Study breaks down toll of laundry microfibres on ocean ecosystems". CBC. Retrieved July 17, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Talay, Rica. "Meet the Ocean Wise scientist studying endangered killer whales". Vancouver Courier. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ Inc, Pelmorex Weather Networks. "Researchers find microplastics in every beluga whale they tested". www.theweathernetwork.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "Ocean Wise Seafood Program keeps on growing". torontosun. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ↑ "AquaVan 150: Mobile aquarium embarks on coast-to-coast tour | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "Ocean Wise - Ocean Bridge". bridge.ocean.org. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ↑ "Victoria ocean advocates encourage residents to explore connection to ocean". Sooke News Mirror. 2020-06-08. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "In Canada, Inuit communities are shaping research priorities". Grist. 2020-05-31. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "Feds announce $2 million for Vancouver Aquarium for animal care costs". Abbotsford News. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "Vancouver Aquarium wins management bid for Spain's L'Oceanogràfic | attractionsmanagement.com news". http://www.attractionsmanagement.com/. Retrieved 2020-07-18. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Visit Europe's biggest aquarium for free on this virtual tour". Time Out Worldwide. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
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