Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development: Species

Species

Prince Edward Island aquaculturists produce a wide variety of finfish and shellfish species. The blue mussel is the predominant species that is cultured, along with the American oyster and other shellfish species. Hatchery production of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout make up the rest of Prince Edward Island's aquaculture production.

Resources
PEI Fishery Statistics 2011

For information on shellfish harvesting issues such as toxin closure maps, the shellfish water quality protection program and a shellfish harvesting guide please follow this link.

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