Recent reports from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) have highlighted growing concerns about snow crab populations in certain areas of Atlantic Canada, particularly in the fishing zone off eastern Cape Breton. According to the latest stock assessment, this region has now entered what scientists classify as the "critical zone," prompting discussions about potential management measures, including the possibility of a partial fishery closure. For those involved in the seafood i

Canadian snow crab harvests are accelerating, but the market's success will depend on how quickly buyers absorb incoming supply. Here's our outlook on pricing, demand, and what seafood buyers should watch through the remainder of the season.

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