Chapter 17 Bay scallop and calico scallop fisheries, culture and enhancement in eastern North America

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter provides an overview of calico and bay scallop fisheries, aquaculture, enhancement efforts in eastern North America. Scallops are commercially important shellfish worldwide with the average total catch between 1988 1997 at 522,894 pounds meats. Five species––namely, sea, bay, Icelandic, weathervane, contribute to major wild fisheries America minor for two other species. Bay scallops United States considered as a delicacy, especially local markets where fresh product is consumed. Its high demand these guarantees continued value. Loss habitat through decline seagrass beds degradation algal blooms such “brown tide” may stocks. The success aquaculture influenced by stringent, governmental leasing regulations, grow-out problems fouling, market development. annual landings fishery will probably continue relatively low levels compared 1984. has less value than scallop; ensure its place market.