Former Vancouver Aquarium CEO John Nightingale died of cancer Monday at the age of 75 in Vernon, B.C.
Nightingale was head of the aquarium for 25 years from 1993 to 2018. He was also known for co-founding the non-profit organization Ocean Wise, which aims to protect the world’s oceans and create sustainable seafood sourcing.
Ocean Wise ambassador Ned Bell describes Nightingale as a passionate leader in ocean conservation.
“He inspired many Canadians and many global citizens to think more about the health of our oceans, the ecosystem, and of course the communities that rely on healthy lakes, oceans and rivers in this country,” Bell said.
“The list is long, he left a legacy that
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