About
Ocean Pride Fisheries
Species Focus
Cucumaria Frondosa
Wild North Atlantic sea cucumber
Processing Model
Dry Market-Ready
Complete state-of-the-art dehydration and packaging lines.
Established in 1986, we are a Canadian pioneer in processing underutilized fish species and a respected leader in exporting and developing the market for North Atlantic sea cucumbers (Cucumaria frondosa).
As a quota holder and processor, we operate the largest vertically integrated sea cucumber business in North America, with direct access to 3,200 tonnes of sea cucumber and the capacity to process it all into a dry, market- ready line of products.
Today, we employ up to 90 seasonal employees, three fishing boats from our home port, and a number of vessels across the province of Nova Scotia that harvest and supply us with high quality raw material.
Continuous Growth & Sustainable Excellence
We strive to continuously improve our harvesting and production methods and invest in research and development.
Vertical Integration
We control the whole supply chain so we can guarantee product origin transparency and quality. It also allows us to minimize waste and byproducts.
Full supply-chain transparency
Expertise
We are the sea cucumber experts in North America. We’re the go-to company for customer looking to buy frozen and dried sea cucumbers.
Industry reference standard
Innovation
Our goal is to be a leader in sustainable practices, waste reduction and product innovation.
R&D-driven process enhancement
Lower Wedgeport, Nova Scotia
We’re located on the southern East Coast of Canada and harvest sea cucumbers from the Atlantic Ocean’s cold, pristine waters.
Address
136 Jacquard Rd., Lower Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, Canada
Strategic Logistics Corridors
Direct trade links into Halifax, Boston, New York, and Toronto, connecting onward to key Asian and European markets.
Sub-Zero Atlantic Waters
Harvested under rigorous ecological quotas in cold sub-polar shelf currents.