The provincial sea cucumber fishery is on hold in Newfoundland and Labrador as harvesters are concerned about changes to the water deduction calculation that helps determine price. When catches are landed, processors drain the water inside sea cucumbers to remove the weight of the sea water from the buying price. Fish Food & Allied Workers president Keith Sullivan says the new calculation translates to harsh losses for sea cucumber harvesters. But right now, we're looking at finding a way to make it a profitable fishery for everybody in sea cucumber this year." Processors' association hopes people will fish this seasonButler said changes to the water deduction system were advocated for last year.

Source: CBC News August 01, 2021 13:30 UTC