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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (November 30, 2010) Ascenta, the industry leader in omega-3 fatty acids and the first natural health product manufacturer to become a member of 1% for the Planet, is announcing a partnership with Heal the Bay, a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy and clean. "The ocean is host to many vital resources that affect health and wellbeing including the omega-3 fats EPA & DHA" says Marc St- Onge, president of Ascenta. "As environmental stewards we are committed to improving the health of the oceans ensuring they remain productive ecosystems for many generations to come. We are happy to be able to support Heal the Bay, a dedicated organization that is working to protect our waters." As a member of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier and greener Earth, Ascenta donates one percent of its annual sales to environmental non-profit organizations worldwide. At the end of 2010, 1% of Ascenta's US sales will be donated to Heal the Bay to support their advocacy and action programs that help to protect one of our most precious resources. "We are pleased to partner with Ascenta through their 1% for the Planet program," says Natalie Burdick, Constituent Development Manager from Heal the Bay. "Corporations financially committed to environmental causes not only support our efforts to make a difference in the health of the oceans, they also set a leadership example for others to follow." About Ascenta Ascenta is a leader in the natural health products industry. Ascenta is headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company develops, produces and markets omega-3 supplements for human and animal health. Its human products under the NutraSea brand have a dominant 43 per cent share of the Canadian market. Ascenta products are sold throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Ascenta's environmental commitment includes, among others, sustainable ingredient sourcing, resource conservation, and renewable green energy for its operations. www.ascentahealth.com About Heal the Bay
Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. They use science, education, community action and advocacy to protect the ocean for the people who play, swim and surf in it, and for the animals that make it their home. www.healthebay.org
About 1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthier planet. www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
