GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY
THE ANNUAL VALUE OF AQUACULTURE TO THE PEI ECONOMY IS
$230,000,000, THAT’S A LOTS OF ZEROES!
The Aquaculture Industry in PEI employs over 2000 PEOPLE annually
Prince Edward Island’s aquacultured seafood is in high demand across the world and is exported globally.
PEI is the largest producer of farmed mussels in North America
In 2019, PEI Farmers of the Sea landed 44.7 Million Pounds of mussels, totalling a value of more than 31.3 Million dollars for PEI.
PEI is the largest producer of farmed mussels in North America
In 2019, PEI Farmers of the Sea landed 44.7 Million Pounds of mussels, totalling a value of more than 31.3 Million dollars for PEI.
AQUACULTURE ON PEI
DATES BACK TO THE 1800’s
Oyster production has been part of the island’s seafood industry since 1865 when individuals were licensed to lease specific areas of water to bottom-cultured oysters.
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GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Each of PEI’s three aquaculture industries contributes to the overall sustainability of the environment through a variety of ways such as; encouraging biodiversity, filtering water, or conserving the use of natural resources
GOOD FOR DINNER
PEI mussels, oysters, and finfish are not only delicious, but they are also a great source of vitamins and minerals! Oh, and did we mention that they are free from the use of pesticides and antibiotics!
LEARN MORE BENEFITS
GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Each of PEI’s three aquaculture industries contributes to the overall sustainability of the environment through a variety of ways such as; encouraging biodiversity, filtering water, or conserving the use of natural resources
GOOD FOR DINNER
PEI mussels, oysters, and finfish are not only delicious, but they are also a great source of vitamins and minerals! Oh, and did we mention that they are free from the use of pesticides and antibiotics!