Neptune Technologies decided not to re-price options

Laval, Québec, CANADA – September 12, 2008 – The Board of Directors of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (NASDAQ.NEPT - TSX.V.NTB) decided not to re-price any options including the previously announced 850,000 options owned by officers and directors.

About Neptune Technologies
Neptune researches and develops proprietary bioactive ingredients and products for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications and is sponsoring clinical research to demonstrate the therapeutic benefits in various medical indications. The Company patents its intellectual property, protects its industrial secrets and innovations and continuously expands its intellectual property portfolio. Neptune has already obtained many regulatory approvals allowing commercialization of its products in various geographic markets and has filed for and is expecting additional approvals. Neptune continues to strongly support its strategic development plan to form partnerships with worldwide leaders in the nutraceutical industries. Neptune has signed agreements with Nestlé and Yoplait, worldwide leading food manufacturers, and paved its entrance into the global functional food market.

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Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc.
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