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Oyster fishers will continue to benefit with renewed provincial investments under the Shellfish Enhancement Program. The Department of Fisheries and Communities is investing $100,000 through the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Association to enhance and develop publicly fished...
The ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic Provinces have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the ongoing development and management of their industries, based on common principles. This extends the previous MOU signed in 2008. Aquaculture is an...
The PEI Government has recently conducted a Seafood Sector Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment.
The PEI Seafood Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, prepared by ICF in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport, and Culture, and industry partners, provides a comprehensive overview of potential measures to enhance the resilience of the
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...
You can contribute to our efforts in preserving our marine ecosystem by reporting debris you find along our shorelines, estuaries, ponds, and lakes. Your observations can help us identify problem areas, assess the scale of the issue, and take targeted action to address unwanted or potentially hazardous debris in marine areas. The responsibility of managing debris and garbage produced by private residences, including those situated along the shoreline, falls solely on the property owners or occupants. Use the online form below to provide as much information as possible about the type and...