The Prince Edward Island Department of Environment has approved an application by AquaBounty Canada to repurpose Snow Island's Atlantic Sea Smolt plant in Rollo Bay West.
AquaBounty produces genetically modified salmon which grow at an accelerated rate. The company has received approval to sell the genetically modified salmon as food in both the U.S. and in Canada.
Earlier this year, AquaBounty Canada — which produces the genetically modified salmon eggs in its Bay Fortune, P.E.I., plant — applied to expand operations to another plant in Rollo Bay West.
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