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.
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.
Freshness
All Xsealent Seafood Company lobster is stored in our modern lobster holding facility located on Cape Sable Island.
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.