A worker holds oysters in Richmond B.C. Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister hopes that the recently announced federal funding will help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck CANADAHALIFAX news Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister by admin 16 أغسطس، 2024 written by admin 16 أغسطس، 2024 60 CITYnews halifax / By The Canadian Press CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island’s fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital to the province. The federal Fisheries Department this week committed up to $1 million over the next two years to study the parasite called multinucleate sphere X — or MSX — identified for the first time in Prince Edward Island oysters last month. Cory Deagle, the P.E.I. minister, told a news conference today at the conclusion of a meeting with counterparts from across the country that the parasite could destroy the province’s oyster industry. He says a big question is identifying the host that helps transfer MSX from one oyster to another, although he acknowledges the odds of finding that are low since it has evaded researchers for nearly 60 years. The parasite was found in oysters in P.E.I.’s Bedeque Bay and several other areas in July, leading the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to institute quarantines. It affects the growth of oysters and kills a large number of them, but it does not present a human health risk. Deagle also wants research to focus on breeding oysters that have resistance to MSX. “We need resistant oysters that can survive this parasite … so that we can have an industry in the future,” he said. Harvesters are “facing a 95 per cent mortality rate with our oysters with MSX, which is truly devastating and possibly could wipe out our industry if we don’t respond,” the minister said. Climate change can affect MSX as well because the parasite thrives in warmer water, he added. “But I think what part of the reality is, we’re going to have to adapt and learn to live with MSX,” he says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 15, 2024. The Canadian Press 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail admin previous post كندا تجدّد المطالبة بتحقيق في تدمير إسرائيل منشأة مياه في غزة next post Diesel sees a slight increase, but no change to gas prices in N.S. You may also like كندا ’’ملعب‘‘ للتدخل الأجنبي وفقاً لنائب كندي 19 سبتمبر، 2024 كندا تمتنع عن التصويت على مشروع قرار يدعو... 19 سبتمبر، 2024 خفض عدد الطلاب الأجانب في كندا بـ10% إضافية 19 سبتمبر، 2024 Canadian Coast Guard crew member lost at sea... 18 سبتمبر، 2024 First American-born player unveiled as 36th captain of... 18 سبتمبر، 2024 Nova Scotia NDP accuse government of prioritizing landlord... 18 سبتمبر، 2024 Transport Canada orders plan to remove huge tidal... 18 سبتمبر، 2024 منعُ مدرّس في مونتريال من مواصلة التعليم لازدرائه... 18 سبتمبر، 2024 عمليات البدء في بناء منازل جديدة تراجعت 22,3%... 18 سبتمبر، 2024 تراجُع التضخم السنوي إلى 2,0%، هدفِ بنك كندا... 18 سبتمبر، 2024