The 2019 Great Scallop Search
For the last four years, Florida Sea Grant has held a “GREAT SCALLOP SEARCH” in Santa Rosa Sound and Big Lagoon to determine the status of this popular recreational fishery in our bay. Though we do not find… Read More
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The 2018 Big Lagoon Great Scallop Search Results
Situation Bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) were once common along the entire Gulf coast of Florida and portions of the Atlantic coast along southeast Florida. A combination of habitat loss, poor water quality, and over harvesting reduced their populations… Read More
Florida’s Bay Scallop Seminar
Join us for our second annual recreational scalloping seminar! At this seminar, attendees with learn how to make scallop Gyotaku, about scallop biology, management, boating safety, and changes to the upcoming season in Pasco and Hernando Counties. Speakers:… Read More