The shell fishery has played an integral role in the life of Islanders since the earliest of times. Throughout Prince Edward Island's past, the fishermen and the fishing industry have helped shape the Island. As the Island enters the 21st century, the shell fishery remains as important a thread as ever in the Island "way of life." P.E.I. is one of the best places to go Shell Fishing. This page is to help you learn about the P.E.I. way of fishing and a bit more. All this is from a Islanders perspective. Click on the links to go to the next page.

           

Mussel parts
Lobster parts
lobster fishing 

and canning
Fishing Boundaries
Eating
Mussel Farming
Seafood processing
Diseases and Pests
Shipping & Marketing

P.E.I. fishermen sails into harbour with a big catch
Created and edited by Tyler Matthews and Reagh George   

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