Vermilion Hospitality Group
We believe all food should be sourced in a sustainable manner and our catering partner, Vermilion Hospitality Group, upholds this standard in their daily operations. They source sustainable seafood, take steps to limit waste in the Living Planet Café and catering services, utilize reusable or easily recyclable plating options whenever possible and grow their own microgreens using aeroponic towers.
Next time you visit the Café, you may notice the aeroponic towers. These towers allow us to grow plants without soil when weather allows. The benefits include improved nutrient control, faster growth, reduced disease and pests, water conservation, and space efficiency.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch® Program
This program helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that’s fished or farmed in ways that support a healthy ocean now, and for future generations. Their recommendations found on their website and The Seafood Watch App, indicate which seafood items are Best Choices or Good Alternatives, and which ones you should Avoid.
Fish are a primary food source for many animal species in the wild. The ocean is the great provider for ecosystems around the world. Like their cousins in the wild, many of the animals at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium rely on fish for their food. We support the efforts of Seafood Watch which makes recommendations to help you choose seafood that’s fished or farmed in ways that have less impact on the environment.