Clearwater Seafoods Launches New Website

BEDFORD, Canada, April 9, 2010 - Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership announced today it has launched a
more interactive and information-rich website.

All restaurant chefs and retail businesses looking for wild, natural,
sustainable, reliable, food-safe seafood are encouraged to check out the new
Clearwater.ca website.

"We think the new site more accurately reflects the exceptional value
Clearwater offers to our customers around the world", says Rick Betz,
Clearwater's Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

"The global seafood industry we operate in is extremely fragmented. There
aren't many companies that are vertically integrated from 'ocean to plate'
like Clearwater," adds Betz.

"In most of our species we own the quota, own and operate the vessels and
plants, manage our customer deliveries, and employ our own global sales
force. For our largely B2B, or 'business to business' customer base, this is
extremely important as it provides them security and confidence in everything
from continuity of supply to traceability. It means one contact, one point of
entry. It means accountability. And that's the security customers are looking
for- a 'direct source to the resource'."

The new website tells the story of how owners Risley and MacDonald
started the company (from the back of a pick up truck) in 1976 and provides
information on the companies strong record and position on sustainability and
innovation.

"There's a growing need to interact with customers and provide them with
information", adds Betz, "it isn't enough to sell them a product. For true
customer relevance and customer sustainability today, you have to provide
'solutions'. For us this means providing culinary and promotional support
including menu solutions for how to add our products to their restaurants'
menu."

In addition to interactive areas like 'Ask the Chef' where Clearwater's
culinary consultant, Chef Stefan Czapalay, will respond to individuals
posting questions, there is a Vessel Tracking tool. This area shows, on a
global map and in real time, Clearwater's fleet of 14 vessels along with
sailing and landing dates.

Vice President of Fleet Operations, Mike Pittman, explains the rationale
behind the Vessel Tracking tool this way, "We think it provides value in a
couple of ways. First, for the families and loved ones of our crew, it
provides a sense of connection. Remember some of these vessels are at sea for
several weeks at a time.

"Secondly- it is a good reminder to our customers that we are vertically
integrated. We own the vessels and we personally fish the product. We know
what's available, how it's harvested and the care and consideration regarding
sustainability of the resource and ecosystem because we're doing it all
ourselves."

"It's true." adds Betz, "In the past a lot of buyers have been less aware
of who is harvesting the product or how many hands the products they purchase
have gone through. Today their diners or shoppers are asking questions. They
want to know about the source of their food and the care taken during its
harvest."

Web functionality and customers expectations have grown exponentially
since Clearwater launched its first site over the past 10 years ago.

"Access to information is key." explains Betz, "Customers have an
increasing appetite and expectation to get information quickly and easily via
the internet. We believe they research and select the company they are going
to do business with first, before they look for and select the actual
product. In short, they are interested in a relationship- not merely a
transaction."

Long time Clearwater customer and co-owner of The Palm Restaurants, Wally
Ganzi, confirms this, saying "Clearwater's team approach and professional
support has helped us grow our business. (They) are exceptional in helping us
provide our customers with a premium seafood product that is of superior
quality and taste."

ABOUT CLEARWATER SEAFOODS LIMITED

Clearwater Seafoods is a leader in the global seafood industry recognized
for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium
seafood, including scallops, lobster, clams, cold-water shrimp and crab.
Since its founding in 1976 Clearwater has invested in science, people,
technology, resource ownership and resource management to sustain and grow
its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed it to remain a leader in
the North American seafood industry. www.clearwater.ca

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For further information: Media contact: Holly Reardon, Director of
Marketing, Clearwater, +1-902-457-8154, hreardon@clearwater.ca; Notes to
editor: Additional pictures available upon request; www.clearwater.ca

For further information: Media contact: Holly Reardon, Director of Marketing, Clearwater, +1-902-457-8154, hreardon at clearwater.ca