Scallop season!

Posted on June 14, 2024

Florida’s recreational scalloping season begins Saturday off the shores of Taylor and Dixie County. This year, Florida Sea Grant (FSG) and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are introducing a newly-designed orange and blue scallop sorting tool. The free tool, available at select locations, is an orange acrylic square featuring a 2-inch diameter hole. A blue wristband helps secure the device. By comparing a scallop shell to the hole, harvesters can determine whether the size of their catch complies with sustainable practices.

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