CBC – MSX Pathogen Confirmed in Oysters on Prince Edward Island

This map by CBC highlights areas on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), Canada, where the presence of the MSX (Multinucleated Sphere X) pathogen has been confirmed in oysters. The affected zones are marked in red and are scattered across different parts of the island:

• Northwest Region: A large red zone in the northwest part of the island, covering the area where the pathogen has been detected.
• Northeast Region: Another red zone is visible in the northeast part of the island.
• Southern Coastline: A substantial red area is also marked along the southern coastline, indicating another location of the pathogen.

The map uses a simple color scheme, with the unaffected areas in light gray and the affected zones in bright red. The map also includes the caption “Parasite found in oysters” at the top right, indicating the serious nature of the discovery.

Source