Scientists from the University of Guelph found 76% of shark fins purchased in Vancouver to be from threatened or endangered species. (Read more in the CTV NEWS) FAQ: Why is trade of shark species listed as threatened or endangered legal in Canada? Answer: Canada is a member Party of CITES and thus, currently only recognizes three [...]
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“So Fresh + So Wise” CarrotMob – Behind the Scenes
December 6, 2012 – 4:12 pm
On November 28th, Shark Truth organized a CarrotMob dinner event at the Szechuan Chongqing Seafood Restaurant, following a press conference in the afternoon, announcing Ocean Wise’s first Chinese restaurant partner and Shark Truth’s first Fin Free restaurant partner. A full house enjoyed an 8-course seafood dinner prepared by Chongqing’s Michelin Star Chef, Robert Wong while [...]
Chongqing, First Restaurant Partner, Press Conference Recap
November 30, 2012 – 9:00 am
Press Release Recap On November 28, 2012, Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program and Shark Truth proudly announced The Original Szechuan Chongqing Seafood Restaurant as both organizations’ first Chinese restaurant partner. At the press conference, more than 30 media outlets joined us to celebrate this groundbreaking moment for Chongqing and Vancouver’s restaurant industry. “By adopting a fin-free [...]
Chongqing Carrotmob Preview
November 23, 2012 – 8:05 am
With just over 5 days before the launch event of the “Original” Szechuan Chongqing’s new Ocean Wise menu, the Ocean Wise team and I joined Doug and Aimee from Mission Hill Wineries for a sneak preview of the dishes that guests will be enjoying at next Wednesday’s “So Fresh + So Wise” CarrotMob. In the [...]
The Original Szechuan Chongqing –First Fin Free & Ocean Wise Chinese Restaurant
November 20, 2012 – 10:44 am
Shark Truth’s Restaurant Campaign Unveiled The Original Szechuan Chongqing Seafood Restaurant has signed on to become Shark Truth’s first restaurant partner. The goal of Shark Truth’s restaurant campaign that launched earlier this year is to work with Chinese businesses to not only to get them to adopt a Fin Free policy but also to encourage [...]
