Rapid Biomass Drop Triggers Interim TAC Cut for Georges Bank Scallops
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s stock assessment for sea scallops in Scallop Fishing Area 27A (Georges Bank) paints a cautious picture for one of the region’s higher‑value shellfish resources.
The species has shown signs of decline due to natural predators (sea stars and crabs), with the species' fully-recruited biomass at 13,570 metric tons (mt) in 2024, down by over half of 2023’s 31,095mt.
The assessment, therefore, places the stock in the “healthy” zone on the reference point scale; however, the rapid single-year decline...
To Read Full Story Login Below.