‘The success of the Atlantic sea scallop fishery hinges on the ability to close and open fishing areas in a timely manner based on resource surveys. Delays in closures and openings have resulted in mass mortalities of young and old scallops, causing loss of fishery yield and economic impacts. This is the single most valuable fishery in the country, with annual landings worth approximately $400 million, but it depends heavily on coordinated planning and access to sound scientific data.’
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