This report summarizes published and unpublished source material characterizing the Pacific weathervane scallop (Pecten [Patinopecten] caurinus) population and fishery in Alaska (1967-1981). The Gulf of Alaska environment, scallop exploratory research (1953-1979), and aspects of scallop life history are reviewed. A commercial fishery for scallops has existed in Alaska since 1967....
Samples of weathervane scallops taken on Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife cruises off Oregon waters during 1981-1982 were
analyzed for a comparative growth study. No evidence of internal
growth marks were found in the shell structure when analyzed by the
acetate peel technique. Internal growth lines formed in the...
Since 1999, the scallop fisheries have been granted access to closed areas on Georges Bank, and the
access programs have been managed through individual vessel quotas for scallops, and a common-pool
total allowable catch (TAC) for yellowtail flounder bycatch. The scallop resource is neither overfished
and nor is overfishing occurring,...
This is an exhibit made by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. "Problem: While scallop fishing success has declined, a number of fishermen anticipate fishing for scallops this winter. Scallop grounds north of the Umpqua River run through traditional crab fishing areas....