Atlantic Canada Seafood Group

Lobster prices are surging in Nova Scotia, with shore prices in LFA 33 and 34 hitting about $15 per pound by mid February, up from $8.50 at the season opener. Low catches, better quality, and strong demand, especially from China during Lunar New Year, are driving the increase.

Atlantic Canada lands tens of thousands of tonnes of scallops yearly, mainly from Georges Bank and the Scotian Shelf. Worth about 150 to 300 million dollars annually, mostly export driven. Smaller than lobster or crab in volume, but a key high value fishery.

Crabbing off Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

CRAB PRICE UPDATE: APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2026 The price to harvesters for crab landed Sunday, April 26 to Saturday, May 2 will remain at $5.89. The price for crab landed during the week of Sunday, May 3 to Saturday, May 9 will be released by noon on Monday, May 11.

Strong lobster landings across NS, PEI & NB, with high quality catches in LFAs 31–32 and spring ramp-up in SW Nova Scotia. Harvesters pushing for higher prices as fuel costs rise and supply builds.

Elver fishery halted in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick due to poaching and enforcement issues. Licensed harvesters left in limbo as regulators move to restore control.

Maritimers you meet often rave about the sweet, delicate flavour of smaller lobsters, perfect for fresh local boils and rolls. Yet in many places across China, jumbo sizes are in high demand for grand feasts and impressive presentations. What size do you prefer?

Office view this morning in Glacé Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

Live lobster prices drop in the US wholesale market as Canadian supply surges. Atlantic Canada landings are flooding the market, pushing live prices down. Lobster tails and meat are holding steady, creating a clear split between live and processed markets.

Dennis Point Wharf in Lower West Pubnico, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦 It’s the largest commercial fishing wharf in Atlantic Canada, home to over 1,000 fishermen and 100+ vessels.

Tofino becomes the first municipality in Canada to ban single-use plastic water bottles.

Nova Scotia lobster harvesters are seeing strong prices from export demand, but rising fuel, bait, and labour costs are cutting into profits. With higher expenses and changing ocean conditions, the industry faces growing pressure.

Atlantic Canada averages over 200 million pounds of lobster annually. This total includes major fishing regions like Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to a U.S. naval blockade on its ports. The move is meant to pressure the United States to back down, but it has escalated tensions and disrupted a key global oil route, raising concerns about a wider conflict.

Nova Scotia’s lobster fishery dates to 1597 when Charles Leigh reportedly caught over 140 lobsters in a haul at Sydney Harbour. Back then, lobster was not a luxury. It was everywhere. Today, it is one of the province’s most valuable industries.

Canada’s seal hunt starts each April, targeting 5M+ harp seals in Atlantic waters. With few natural predators left, supporters say numbers aren’t naturally controlled. Industry argues seals add pressure on fish stocks. Regulated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

🦞 Easy Lobster Bisque Pasta from Recipes by Cindy turns lobster bisque into a quick creamy pasta with garlic, cream, Parmesan, and lobster meat for a simple restaurant-style meal. Source: recipesbycindy.com/easy-lobster-b…

“Sea Fever III” gearing up for maintenance on a calm, fog-draped morning at Yarmouth Bar. 📸: James Stenabaugh

Northern cod are finally showing signs of a comeback. Scientists are seeing steady growth, and more people are spotting cod in places they’ve been missing for years. It’s nowhere near what it once was, but for the first time in a long time, there’s real hope.

A Nova Scotia harvester pleaded guilty in Digby to fishing untagged lobster traps, violating licence rules and the Fisheries Act. They were fined $15,000 and lost 15 traps and 582 lbs of lobster worth nearly $10,000, a reminder that enforcement is key to protecting the fishery.

Nova Scotia’s lobster season is off to an uncertain start as cold waters slow catches and make landings unpredictable. High fuel costs are also squeezing crews, raising concerns about how profitable the season will be.