The Vancouver Aquarium launched Ocean Wise in January 2005 at C Restaurant in Vancouver, our founding partner. Ocean Wise released its first culinary guide on April 22, 2005 – Earth Day. A list of the first 16 partners was included; each establishment committed to removing at least one non-sustainable seafood product from their menu and promoting sustainable options. As of April 2021, Ocean Wise has sold the Vancouver Aquarium and is now a non-profit organization that is completely independent of the Aquarium.