Rich in tradition, PEI has a superior world-wide reputation for the quality and flavour of our cultured seafood products.
The cool fresh waters of PEI’s bays and estuaries provide optimal growing conditions for farmed blue mussels and farmed oysters. Our abundant supply of high-quality groundwater also allows for dynamic Rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, and Atlantic halibut hatcheries, nurseries and production units to thrive in the global marketplace.
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Results for Survey for PEI Oyster Growers Impacted by MSX and Dermo-Spring 2026 Update
The 2026 MSX and Dermo Survey Spring Update from the PEI Aquaculture Alliance provides an early‑season look at how MSX and Dermo are affecting oyster growers in Prince Edward Island. This year’s update highlights both the financial impacts of the diseases and the...
Important Notice: U.S. Seed Sales from Atlantic Aqua Farms
Atlantic Aqua Farms has issued an update regarding U.S. seed sales. Members are encouraged to review the full notice at the link below for complete details. [button link="https://www.aquaculturepei.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AAF-Seed-Sell-Sheet.pdf"...
Oyster Shell Disposal Sites
Starting Monday, April 27th, 2026. The Government of PEI has arranged for dumpsters and drop off sites at a number of IWMC sites. Disposal will be free of charge. Oyster Shells only, no other waste materials can be mixed in. Shell can be disposed off at the following...
MSX and Dermo Project Updates – Year 1
The full workshop proceedings are now available to download. https://www.aquaculturepei.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MSX-and-Dermo-Project-Updates-Year-1-Workshop-Report-for-Website-Final.pdf
Living and Working with MSX, an Oyster Industry Perspective
The full workshop proceedings are now available to download. https://www.aquaculturepei.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Living-and-Working-with-MSX-an-Oyster-Industry-Perspective-Proceedings-Final-1.pdf
Aquaculture Farm Assistance Program FAQ *Free For Alliance Members*
What Is It?Provides confidential, professional counselling services. Who Qualifies?Growers, their immediate family, and employees.What Can It Help With?A wide range of obstacle s that affect your personal well-being and work performance. May include: work/family...
CBC News Article: Reeling from crisis, P.E.I.’s oyster industry hopes disease-resistant seed from U.S. helps
A grower, processor and distributor in Prince Edward Island is preparing to import oyster seed from the United States that could be resistant to disease. Atlantic Aqua Farms in Borden-Carleton has started taking orders for 50 million oyster seed developed by Rutgers...
CTV Your Morning Interview: The Disease Threatening PEI’s Iconic Oyster Industry
Prince Edward Island’s iconic oyster industry is facing a major crisis. Catastrophic losses caused by the spread of MSX and Dermo diseases are threatening the livelihood of farmers across the region. Peter Warris, Executive Director with the PEI Aquaculture Alliance,...