Do people find it strange eating fish at the Vancouver Aquarium?
Yes – some do, especially when we serve sushi at special events. Some people find that very strange; however, I see it as such an important educational experience for people to be at the Aquarium, learning about marine life, and then learning that they can actually protect fish through supporting sustainable fisheries. It’s the demand for sustainable seafood that we’re creating that is making more restaurants and suppliers request these options. That demand creation for sustainable seafood is really important for the protection of some of the more fragile marine stocks that people need to be taught to leave alone. This interview took place in September 2009.
