2026/27 Scotian Shelf Sea Cucumber

The Scotian Shelf sea cucumber fishery occurs along the Atlantic Coast of Nova Scotia in fishing areas corresponding with Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) divisions 4Vs, 4W and 4X.

Dates of season (subject to change)

The Scotian Shelf sea cucumber fishery operates from May 1 to March 31 annually.

Total Allowable Catches (TACs)

• 4X Inshore: Zones 1–5: 100 t
• 4W Midshore: Zones A–J: 800 t
• 4W Offshore: Zones 1–4: 600 t, subject to the following limits:
  • Zone 1: 300 t
  • Zone 2: 200 t
  • Zone 3: 50 t (exploratory)
  • Zone 4: 50 t (exploratory)
• 4Vs Offshore: Areas of Access 1–8: 800 t, subject to the following limit:
  • Area of Access 2: 600 t

Management measures

The Scotian Shelf sea cucumber fishery is managed under a multi-year conservation harvesting plan.

Please contact your regional DFO office for more information:

• 506-466-8910
• DFO.MARFisheriesManagement-GestiondespechesMAR.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Single or multi-year planning

The information provided is applicable to the 2026/27 fishery.

Links to other information

• Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS)