Mussel Monitoring Program The Mussel Monitoring Program (MMP) is a service provided to cultured mussel growers and processors by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The monitoring program provides mussel growers with a variety of information to assist them in the...
What are technical reports? The Department periodically publishes technical reports on issues facing the fishing and aquaculture industries. Due to the length of the reports they have not been placed on the Department website. Only the most recent copies are available on line...
Listed below ia a series of fact sheets on issues related to the PEI aquaculture industry. AIN.30.2025 Oyster Diseases: MSX, Dermo, SSO, Malpeque Disease AIN.29.2025 Comparing MSX and Dermo: Diseases of the Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica AIN.28.2022 Lime and Brine Treatment...
Stop the spread of aquatic invasive species on PEI brochure
What is an invasive species? An invasive species is an organism that has either extended their traditional range by natural means or have been unwittingly or intentionally brought to new areas. Since 1997 there have been seven new invasive species that have impacted the...
There is an important hatchery focused salmon and rainbow trout finfish industry on Prince Edward Island that supplies eggs, fingerlings, fry and smolt for grow out at sites in NS, NB and Nfld. The hatchery products are produced in two Atlantic salmon facilities and one rainbow...
The presence of multinuclear sphere X ( MSX) in some PEI oyster harvst sites is a serious concern for the PEI oyster aquaculture industry. MSX is a parasite that is not harmful to humans but hinders oyster growth and increases oyster mortality. Island oyster harvesters can help...
Mussel Monitoring Program Blue mussels ( Mytilus edulis) are the predominant aquaculture species on Prince Edward Island. The Island mussel culture industry represents 80% of Canadian mussel production. In 2023, more than 34 million pounds were produced for a farm gate value of...