Aquarium fundraiser boosts sustainable seafood High end event features gourmet fare, silent auction

Aquariums hosts sustainable seafood demonstration and tasting

Eight local chefs slice, dice, and sauté some savory dishes using sustainably sourced seafood — then sample their creations!

Oceanda: Where Taste Meets Sustainability is the Aquarium of Niagara’s signature sustainable seafood tasting event. The fundraiser, now in its fifth year, directly supports the animals under the Aquarium’s care and the organization’s mission to inspire people to make a difference for aquatic life.

The event includes a virtual auction with more than 30 experience-laden packages up for bid, many of which will be on display at the event. The event also features the official

closeout of the auction at 8pm.

• Eight chefs actively will preparing dishes at individual cooking stations

• A sustainable seafood trivia game with gift card prizes

• Interviews with chefs, attendees, and Aquarium leadership

The event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Artisan Artisan Kitchens & Baths

200 Amherst St.

The Aquarium is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and conservation. At events like Oceanda, guests learn about issues impacting animals and their habitats, as well as actionable steps they can take to make a positive impact for the planet.

Right now, more than one-third of the world’s fish populations are considered “overfished” – that means they are being fished at a faster rate than they can reproduce, depleting the population. "Sustainable seafood” refers to fishing or farming practices that consider the long-term viability of harvested species, minimize harmful environmental impacts, and

support livelihoods of communities that are dependent on the fishing economy.

Making sustainable seafood choices at restaurants and supermarkets is an easy way to help save species and preserve healthy ocean habitats for the future.

Tickets are $150 per person and available at https://aquariumofniagara.org/experiences/oceanda/