In many ways, Saturday was like any other setting day for lobster fishers at Covehead Harbour, P.E.I.
The seagulls lurked overhead and the familiar smell of saltwater and fresh bait cut through a crisp spring breeze.
There was some good-natured teasing as the captain and deck hands heaved the 50-pound (23-kilogram) traps onto the boats over and over until there was just enough room to squeeze themselves in before starting the engines and heading off to sea.
But, thanks to post-tropical storm Fiona last fall, it was also not like any other setting day.
While some buildings along the wharf are still standing, including the popular
