Live Nova Scotia Lobster
Overview
Xsealent Seafood Company specializes in wild-caught live Nova Scotia lobster (Homarus americanus) fished mainly from the rich inshore fishing grounds off Nova Scotia’s pristine coastline in FAO 21, creating first-class products that are unrivalled in the industry.
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Fishing Gear
Xsealent Seafood’s live lobster is sustainably harvested by independent fishermen using traps. The lobster fishery and Xsealent Seafood Company are Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified.
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Freshness
All Xsealent Seafood Company lobster is stored in our modern lobster holding facility located on Cape Sable Island.
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Sizing
Live lobster is sized into different categories by weight:​
Packaging
Our lobster is packaged in Styrofoam boxes, between 30 - 33 lb net weight, with seawater-infused foam pads and gel coolant ice packs to maintain product freshness and longevity. We can also ship lobsters in heavy-duty plastic crates designed for short-haul transport.
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