Fisheries and Oceans Canada is assessing whether a growing mussel industry on P.E.I. should be allowed to establish new leases in Malpeque Bay.
There has been a moratorium on new mussel leases in the bay for 15 years. The department is considering opening up an additional 600 hectares to leases.
The growing Island industry has recently been forced to look to Nova Scotia for expansion to meet demand. Growers say Malpeque Bay is the only place on P.E.I. with good expansion potential.
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