We are sad to report the passing of John Nightingale.

We are very sad to report the passing of John Nightingale, former Vancouver Aquarium CEO, and a friend, mentor and contributor to Retool Lab.

He died of cancer Monday, June 5, at the age of 75, in Vernon, B.C. 

John 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.”

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Obituary: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/john-nightingale-obituary-1.6870685