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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...
Memberships to the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation are available to purchase year round and are valid for one year from date of purchase. What is included with my membership? A Regular ($40 plus HST), Senior/Student ($35 plus HST), and Family ($55 plus HST) annual membership includes: membership card with unlimited access to all seven Museum and Heritage sites across Prince Edward Island (Family membership includes two adults and two children); annual subscription to The Island Magazine; discount at museum gift shops and book stores; invitations to exhibitions, special...
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...
What is the Lobster Resource Monitoring Program? The Lobster Resource Monitoring Program (LRMP) is a collaboration between the PEIFA, Department of Fisheries & Oceans and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to : Collect from fishermen information/data on their daily catch...
As PEI’s first people, there is much to discover about the vibrant Mi’kmaq community in Prince Edward Island. Now, visitors can get a taste of authentic Mi’kmaq culture in a prime tourist destination on PEI. A new Indigenous cultural tourism space developed by the Mi’kmaq...
What is FPT and industry relations? The department works diligently to advocate on behalf of our province’s commercial fishing industry at the federal/ provincial and territorial level to ensure that the interests of our province are represented and understood. Department staff...
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...
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...