The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing financial relief and mental health supports to fishers, growers, and processors impacted by the emergence of MSX and Dermo in Island waters. Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing two new programs to deliver short-term relief for the province’s oyster growers and processing sectors in response to industry challenges caused by oyster diseases in the region. The Oyster Growers Income Stabilization Program...
Two new assistance programs for Island oyster fishers will support those directly affected by the prevalence of MSX and Dermo in Island waters. The Oyster Fishers Training Fund will assist impacted fishers by providing funding for retraining opportunities. Through this fund...
Oyster Disease Adaptation and Mitigation Program The Oyster Disease Adaptation and Mitigation Program is designed to assist the oyster industry in exploring and undertaking adaptation and mitigation measures specific to addressing the threats of newly discovered oyster diseases...
The Mussel Monitoring Program (MMP) is a service provided to cultured mussel growers and processors by the Department of Fisheries and Communities. Weekly data is collected during the ice-free season to provide the mussel industry with a variety of information to assist them in...
The Oyster Monitoring Program (OMP) is a service provided to the oyster industry by the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture. The information collected includes the abundance and size of oyster larvae in the water column to assist oyster farmers in determining the...
The Oyster Monitoring Program (OMP) is a service provided to the oyster industry by the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture. The information collected includes the abundance and size of oyster larvae in the water column to assist oyster farmers in determining the...
What is the mission of the Aquaculture Division? The mission of the Aquaculture Division is to provide quality advice, assistance and information to the aquaculture and estuarial shellfish fisheries with the goal to support the development of the industries in a sustainable...