Sea urchin are harvested from the cold, clean and pristine waters along the coast of the province and shipped all over the world. Sea urchin are the shape of a slightly flattened globe and are covered in short, sharp, movable spines. The green sea urchin is common to shallow rocky bottoms throughout Nova Scotia. This species can be pale green, or greenish tinged with purple or brown on their spines. Sea urchin are generally harvested for their gonads, also known as uni, which are loved by chefs and features heavily on tasting menus around the world.

NOVA SCOTIA SEA URCHIN. PURE.

Nova Scotia sea urchin processing facilities are registered to meet international quality assurance standards, ensuring you receive a healthy, safe, and high-quality product. 

SUSTAINABILITY

 Nova Scotia’s wild commercial fishery has one of the world’s most modern regulatory environments to bring you sustainably caught and naturally delicious shellfish.

PRODUCT TYPES

Sea urchin come packaged in a wide selection of products and sizes, frozen and processed for consistent quality, including:

• Live

• Roes and milt, fresh

ABOUT SEA CUCUMBER

Sea cucumber are harvested from the cold, clean and pristine waters along the coast of the province. Sea cucumbers are echinoderms—like starfish and sea urchins; they have a tube-shaped, elongated body very similar to an actual cucumber. All sea cucumbers are ocean dwellers, though some inhabit the shallows and others live in the deep ocean.

NOVA SCOTIA SEA CUCUMBER. PURE.

Nova Scotia’s sea cucumber processing facilities are registered to meet international quality assurance standards, ensuring you receive a healthy, safe, and high-quality product.

SUSTAINABILITY

Nova Scotia’s wild commercial fishery has one of the world’s most modern regulatory environments to bring you sustainably caught and naturally delicious seafood.

PRODUCT TYPES

Sea cucumber come packaged in a wide selection of products and sizes, frozen and processed for consistent quality, including:

• Live

• Frozen

• Prepared or preserved

ABOUT REDFISH

Redfish, also known as Ocean Perch, are harvested from the cold, clean and pristine waters along the coast of the province and shipped all over the world. Redfish are a slow-growing, deep-sea fish. As their given name suggests, they are bright red or orange-red in colouring and have large eyes, a short body and gaping mouth.

NOVA SCOTIA REDFISH. PURE.

Nova Scotia’s redfish processing facilities are registered to meet international quality assurance standards, ensuring you receive a healthy, safe, and high-quality product.

SUSTAINABILITY

Nova Scotia’s wild commercial fishery has one of the world’s most modern regulatory environments to bring you sustainably caught and naturally delicious fish.

PRODUCT TYPES

Redfish come packaged in a wide selection of products and sizes, frozen and processed for consistent quality, including:

• Fillets, fresh

• Fillets, frozen

• Whole, frozen

• Customized cuts

IDENTIFYING FRESH REDFISH

When shopping for Nova Scotia redfish, look for the following attributes:

• Skin colour: Bright, iridescent red-orange pigmentation.

• Flesh colour: Bright white and translucent; turns opaque when cooked.

• Eyes: Clear with black pupil

• Texture: Firm flesh that is lean, moist and flaky

• Odor: Fresh; seaweed-like

HOW TO STORE NOVA SCOTIA REDFISH

Nova Scotia redfish is best consumed as soon as possible after purchasing, however, it can be stored in a sealable plastic bag and refrigerated for 1-2 days. For optimal freshness, store it on ice in the fridge.