In March 2025, simplymastery spent several days with a commercial herring roe fishing crew. This article explores the reality of the fishery, which has become a controversial topic in recent decades, sparking debates between the province’s fishermen, conservation groups, and First Nations over its necessity.
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First served in feudal Japan, herring roe, known as kazunoko, gradually became an integral part of Osechi, the traditional Japanese New Year's feast.
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