by Aquapei | Mar 20, 2026 | News
An oyster grower in Prince Edward Island says he’s hopeful about some recent scientific steps forward. Researchers in New Brunswick have mapped the genome of the MSX disease, while the CFIA has also approved permits for a P.E.I. company to import disease-resistant...
by Aquapei | Mar 19, 2026 | News
The Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) offers financial counselling and mediation services to farmers who are having difficulties meeting their financial obligations. Oyster growers, fishers, and land‑based farms may qualify for the Farm Debt Mediation Service....
by Aquapei | Jan 29, 2026 | News
The P.E.I. Aquaculture Alliance says a survey of its members reveals high levels of oyster mortality, financial stress and fears for the upcoming season due to the dual disease threat of MSX and dermo. The organization says it will share the results with government in...
by Aquapei | Jan 29, 2026 | News
Oysters are more than a product in Prince Edward Island—they are part of our coastal communities, our economy, and our identity. As new diseases threaten oyster stocks, the industry is facing unprecedented challenges. In this article, Dr. Gaitee Joshua...
by Aquapei | Nov 25, 2025 | News
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
by Aquapei | Nov 18, 2025 | News
The 2025 survey conducted by the PEI Aquaculture Alliance focused on the impact of MSX and Dermo on oyster growers in Prince Edward Island (PEI). The survey aimed to provide insights into how these diseases have affected local oyster farming. The closing date for...
