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Survey suggest P.E.I.’s oyster farmers struggling, worried about debt
This article was originally published by CBC News on Jan 29, 2026. We are sharing the full text here for reference. All rights remain with the original publisher.
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 hopes of adding a sense of urgency to its calls for help. CBC’s Nancy Russell has more.
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