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May 18, 2026
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Two diseases decimate PEI’s oyster fisheries
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Two deadly diseases are wreaking havoc on Prince Edward Island's (PEI) oyster industry, with shellfish farmers reporting a 90-per-cent reduction in production due to the spread of these pathogens.
The primary culprit is Dermo disease, caused by a parasite that has been present in the region for decades but has recently intensified its impact. According to John Gorman, president of the PEI Oyster Growers Association, the infection rate is now at an unprecedented 95 per cent among oysters in the province's coastal waters.
"The situation is dire," said Gorman. "We've seen significant losses and…
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