P.E.I. Mussel Industry Back to Full Production After Record Winter

The PEI mussel industry is once again back on the water and able to supply their famous mussels after an unprecedented winter on Prince Edward Island. This past winter, however, brought record snowfalls to Prince Edward Island with over 18 feet (551 cm) being accumulated in some areas. The weight of this snowfall affected the ice conditions and made harvesting extremely difficult. “Ensuring the safety of our farmers and employees was first and foremost as ice conditions were constantly ...