Username: Password:   Mandate   Objectives   Environmental Policy   Oyster   Mussel   Finfish   R&D priorities   R&D Coordinator   R&D funding agencies   Species   Health & Nutrition   Benefits of Eating Finfish   Benefits of Eating Shellfish   Market Forms of Seafood   Grades of Oysters   Buying Fresh Seafood   Basic Cooking Methods   Recipes   Care & Storage of Seafood   Sources & References   Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance - Who Are We? 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 130-plus membership of the Alliance is a non-profit association that provides a unified voice on behalf of the PEI Aquaculture Industry. Our Mandate 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. Alliance Objectives The objectives of the Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Alliance are to: protect the interests of the growers, processors, packers and marketers of aquaculture products in Prince Edward Island; promote a cooperative spirit among all engaged in Prince Edward Island Aquaculture Industry for their mutual benefit; encourage industry driven research and development on aquaculture related issues with an emphasis on improving the economics of aquaculture; gather and disseminate information resulting from research to members of the Alliance; hold annual and other meetings for the discussion of issues relevant to the industry and foster the exchange of information between members. Spearheading various initiatives since its formation, the PEIAA has worked diligently to advance the viewpoints of PEI's industry with professionalism and determination. The PEIAA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The current President of the PEIAA is Shaun MacLeod. As the PEIAA has grown over the years, so has its staff. Currently, there are three staff members consisting of Linda Duncan, Executive Director; Nancy Geldert Laybolt, Office and Accounts Manager; and Peter Warris, Research and Development Coordinator.