P.E.I. examine the Mill River and other aquaculture concession areas

PEI Aquaculture Lease Areas Have not changed in 30 years and the provincial government reviews them because of changes in the industry.

More than 100 people attended the first meeting Wednesday night at Mill River. Prince Edward Island

According to Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the design of the areas has not changed in the last three decades, while recreational boating has increased and aquaculture and fishing techniques have changed. molluscs have changed

. Chris Mills, Acting Chief of DFO's Aquaculture Equipment Rental Division in Prince Edward Island, says it will take up to two years to review the areas, starting with by Mill River

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The examination of the concession area will take up to two years. (CBC)

Some homeowners worry about the appearance of the aquatic landscape with more oyster farmers using floating cages. And some commercial oyster fishermen are afraid to be hunted from fishing grounds by aquaculture.

"We want to recognize the new techniques used by aquaculture, which will allow us to improve the possibilities for commercial fishing. [TRADUCTION] "And of course, we want to recognize the recreational use of water courses in Prince Edward Island in the hope of improving the situation for all water users.

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