Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Steve Feldman, AZA, 301 562 0777 ext. 252, Courtney Jordan, AZA, 301 562 0777 ext.235, Mike Mussig, Orion Seafood, 603 433 2220

Orion Seafood International And The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Announce Partnership

Sales of Healthy Oceans Shrimp to Support Ocean Conservation

Silver Spring, Maryland (June 6, 2008) - The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Orion Seafood today announced a partnership that will support ocean conservation through the sale of all-natural environmentally sustainable Healthy Oceans® Shrimp.

"AZA-accredited aquariums and zoos are leaders in protecting wildlife and promoting sustainability, which are important values to Orion as well," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. "Orion's commitment is evidenced by the care and quality taken in offering environmentally sustainable products."

"Orion is proud to be partnered with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums," said Orion CEO Charles Anastasia. "The capacity of zoos and aquariums to reach thousands of visitors daily and promote conservation values is unprecedented. Educating visitors about ocean conservation is part of our mission and we're looking forward to moving forward with the partnership."

Orion's new brand, Healthy Oceans® All Natural Farm Raised Shrimp, sparked the partnership because of its sustainability. The product is farmed and processed using certified environmentally responsible and socially ethical practices. Healthy Oceans® Shrimp contains no antibiotics, chemicals, hormones, additives or preservatives which is very important to today's green consumers Additionally, the new bio-degradable bag is designed to completely biodegrade into humus in months, unlike standard polyethylene bags which can take up to 400 years to break down. To read more about Healthy Oceans® brand, visit www.healthyoceans.com.

Orion will donate a portion of the proceeds of this product to AZA's Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) towards ocean conservation projects. These projects support conservation efforts led by AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums such as marine mammal rescue efforts, coral reef rebuilding, shark tagging, beach clean ups, mangrove protection and more. To learn more about the conservation projects of our members, please visit www.aza.org/ConScience/oceans.

Orion works closely with over 450 domestic and international customers who trust Orion to deliver the very best in seafood products. The excellent working relationship with their client base has influenced, and continues to determine, how they do business, gearing their product to best serve the needs of their customers. Orion's customers are primarily major foodservice providers, supermarket chains, major retailers, and cruise lines. To read more about Orion, visit www.orionseafood.com.

Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, the AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation, and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. For more information, please visit www.aza.org.

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