The export of fish products accounts for more than 35 per cent of the province’s shipments to international markets. Prince Edward Island has approximately 4,150 commercial fishermen, 749 aquaculturists, 1,225 licensed lobster fishermen and 1,300 inshore fishing vessels. The province has 42 provincially licensed and federally registered export plants and 17 major shellfish shippers. In the peak of production the industry employs as many as 8,500 people.

The people of Prince Edward Island take pride in the seafood produced in the pristine Island environment, surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs. There is a proud Island tradition of offering only the best in seafood products, sustainably produced in a quality environment, harvested and processed with care. Whether harvested from the sea or produced through aquaculture, Prince Edward Island seafood products are renowned for their distinctive flavour and excellent quality.