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Oyster growers in P.E.I. seeing nearly 100% mortality rate as 2 diseases hurt industry

April 27, 2026

Prince Edward Island's oyster growers have been hit hard by MSX and dermo, two diseases that are harmless to people but can be fatal to the mollusk. They say P.E.I.'s industry is being wiped out.



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