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HOSTED BY
PEI Shellfish Association
CO-SPONSORED BY
PEI Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development and Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Prince Edward Island will host the 12th International Conference on Shellfish Restoration from September 15 to 18, 2009. The conference brings together harvesters, researchers, resource managers and community leaders from around the world to exchange information on successful approaches to restoring shellfish populations and coastal ecosystems. Up to 200 delegates are expected to attend.
It is most fitting that this conference is taking place in Prince Edward Island. Both levels of government and industry have been involved in the restoration and enhancement of public oyster grounds for more than 35 years. Prince Edward Island has worked with many of the techniques utilized for shellfish restoration around the world. The efforts of the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Association to enhance the oyster fishery and restore habitat is a success story that will be highlighted at the conference.
Experts from around the world will be making presentations on the most recent research results and approaches to shellfish restoration. Topics to be covered include improving water quality, shellfish enhancement strategies, invasive species, controlling predators, aquaculture and food safety. Information presented at the conference will be invaluable for the Island shellfish industry and other stakeholders of coastal waters.
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September 18-20, 2009
Conference delegates will receive a daily admission to the festival to experience the excellent taste and quality of Prince Edward Island's shellfish products, and to learn more about how these products are grown and harvested. |
This information has been taken from www.gov.pe.ca