Welcome to the AVC Lobster Science Centre

The AVC Lobster Science Centre (AVCLSC) is a research unit within the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

If you have just found us and want to know more about lobster please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions. If your question is not there then please ask us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Our research is based in the areas of lobster and crustacean science, focusing on the health of lobsters, as they are a significant part of the economy in Eastern Canada. We have several research projects on the go right now making us extremely active in both the academic field and the industry. For more information on our Research and Projects please click here
In the Spotlight

 What's New

Moratorium proposed for Southern New England lobster view
Lobster industry gets boost to develop marketing strategy view
Is your snow crab bitter? - Research Breakfast December 9, 2009 view
LFAs 33/34 Moult & Quality Monitoring Project - ~Importance of Quality~ view
LFAs 33/34 Moult & Quality Monitoring Project ~November 2009 Update~ view

 


The AVC Lobster Science Centre Field Personnel are outfitted by Helly Hansen