Where are the shellfish farms located?
In Canada , shellfish farms are located primarily in British Columbia , Newfoundland , New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island , Nova Scotia and Québec, on licensed aquaculture sites. Typically located in remote areas and coastal communities, shellfish aquaculture provides economic enhancement and opportunities in rural areas. Mussels and oysters are the main cultured shellfish in Canada . In 2002, Prince Edward Island was the top producer of shellfish species, while British Columbia ranked second. There were 124 mussel growers in Prince Edward Island operating 238 sites in 2002, and about 400 oyster tenures and 68 clam farming sites operating in British Columbia.
