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bcbusiness.ca 38 BCBusiness may 2014
Spot On
p h o t o s b y N i k W e S t ■ t e x t b y S t e v e N S L a d e
B.C.'s commercial spot prawn
fishery is still largely an export
phenomenon, but that doesn't
stop locals from celebrating the
arrival of the season each May
f i S h i N g
Nothing says spring like warmer
weather, blooming flowers —and in B.C. at least,
spot prawns.
The spot prawn fishing season begins this year
on May 8 and ends as soon as the number of spawn-
ing prawns drops to a predetermined level (usually
after four to six weeks). When fresh spot prawns
are hauled out from the waters of B.C.'s south coast,
there's always a long lineup at the dock.
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