Brandon Saunders, one of three people running the ice-making machine at the Peerless Fishing Company in Petty Harbour, said the amount of ice the plant uses for crab has tripled in the heat, going from one shovelful to three.

"Everywhere is the same. They want more ice. They sends it everywhere… all across the island," Saunders told CBC Radio's The Broadcast. "The ice wouldn't be used this heavily if it was cooler.