The Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance was formed to provide focus for the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Industry and to enhance industry prosperity through its development as an effective world competitor.


The Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance proud member of the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance and participates in its sub-committees and projects.

MEMBERSHIP
Besides providing a proactive voice for the PEI aquaculture industry, the PEI Aquaculture Alliance provides its members with timely, relevant information on current issues and research and development projects. Interested parties are invited to contact us for more details on how to join.

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The Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance (PEIAA) was established in January 1998 as an umbrella organization representing the PEI Cultured Mussel Growers Association, the Island Oyster Growers Group, and the PEI Finfish Association. The Alliance is a non-profit association that provides a unified voice on behalf of its 150-plus members, including: mussel, oyster and finfish growers/processors, supportive government departments/agencies, and supplier companies.

Support. Promote. Grow
The Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance was formed to provide focus for the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Industry and to enhance industry prosperity through its development as an effective world competitor.

The Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance is proud to:
  • Support the PEI Aquaculture Industry in its efforts to produce premium products by participating in industry driven research and development on aquaculture related issues, as well as timely discussions of issues relevant to the industry;
  • Promote a cooperative spirit among all engaged in the PEI Aquaculture Industry with an emphasis on improving the economics of PEI aquaculture; and
  • Grow the opportunities for Island growers, processors, packers and marketers of aquaculture products in PEI to succeed.

Providing Positive Leadership:
The Alliance is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with representation from its three founding member associations.


PEI Aquaculture Alliance Board
Shaun MacLeod - President (PEI Finfish Association)
Calvin Jollimore - Vice President (PEI Cultured Mussel Growers Association)
Shawn Cooke - Secretary/Treasurer (Island Oyster Growers Group)
Randy Gidney - Past President (PEI Cultured Mussel Growers Association)
Jason Handrahan - Director (Island Oyster Growers Group)
Colin Reynolds - Director (PEI Cultured Mussel Growers Association)
Jason Simpson - Director (PEI Cultured Mussel Growers Association)
Mike Murray - Director (PEI Finfish Association)
Chris Somers - Director (PEI Cultured Mussel Growers Association)

The Alliance Board of Directors is assisted in its efforts to anticipate, discuss and resolve issues by five professional staff persons:
  • Ronelda MacDonald, Executive Director (Acting)
  • Nancy Geldert Laybolt, Office and Accounts Manager
  • Jennifer La Rosa, Project Manager
  • Peter Warris, Research and Development Coordinator
Photo Credits
The PEIAA would like to acknowledge and thank Matt Smith (PEI DFARD), our staff and all our members who supplied photos for this site.