This past April, we saw crab nets on a wharf at the western tip of Prince Edward Island, waiting for the season to begin.
At that time, there was ice in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
delaying the season on the north shore.
Recently we visited Victoria by the Sea on the south coast of the island where crab fishers were unloading their catch of the day.
Workers weighed the boxes of crab and loaded it for transport.
Meanwhile, fisheries officers selected random boxes of crab to measure the bodies and ensure the catch met the size limit for the industry.
We bought snow crab at the local fish market on the way home. Yummy!
Those big basket traps look interesting.
ReplyDeleteI didn’t realize they were so big either Debra.
DeleteWell, there's definitely no question as to how fresh your crab dinner was. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow true Jan.
DeleteCan't get fresher than that Marie 😊 So good that the Fishery management check for size, they're really strict on that here too.
ReplyDeleteManagement of the resource is so important Grace.
DeleteAn interesting peek into the PEI fishing industry.
ReplyDeleteI was glad to see the elements of the crab industry AC.
DeleteI am glad that the small ones do not get eaten. I like crab if someone prepares it for me, but I cannot be bothered to serve up my own. Have a good week, Diane
ReplyDeleteI like when someone else prepares it too Diane.
Deletelove love LOVE crab!
ReplyDeleteSo do I, SW. more than my husband does but he eats it too.
DeleteFrom boat to table!
ReplyDeleteTrue William.
DeleteThey are so good!
ReplyDeleteSo much flavour Catarina.
DeleteYum! Can't get any fresher than that. Nice photos, Marie.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill.
DeleteGreat photos. I am so glad that random checks are in place.
ReplyDeleteFisheries management is crucial EC.
DeleteAnother interesting post ! A good friend is on a road trip and the furthest north she is going in Price Edward Island. I can't wait to have her come home and share her ideas of your lovely area.
ReplyDeleteI hope your friends enjoys our lovely island Ginnie.
DeleteYou've made me want crab legs! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThey are sooo good, Danielle.
DeleteNothing like fresh caught seafood!!
ReplyDeleteI much prefer it to beef Jenn.
Deletea great group of seaside images!! they remind me of home here in new jersey!!
ReplyDeleteand crab legs, is there anything better???
The answer is no to anything better Debbie.
DeleteI read that the government here won't let the usual immigrants in to sort the crab. This is awful for us.
ReplyDeleteThere are people who come here for the summer to work in fish plants too, Mage.
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