Queen scallop
Irish Sea and W of Scotland
European Union
Ireland
Single boat bottom otter trawls
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Aequipecten opercularis
SPECIES NAME(s)
Queen scallop
It is difficult to define distinct populations of scallops as they may either disperse over large distances in their planctonic phase or, in some cases, remain within a localized hydrological area over generations (Seafish, 2013). There are some indications that there is a larger Irish Sea and off Northern Ireland population (Beaumont, 1982; Andrews et al, 2011). Connectivity with West of Scotland populations is unknown, so a single profile exists for fisheries operating in Irish Sea and W of Scotland. A localized assessment has been conducted for the Isle of Man.
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ANALYSIS
Strengths
- A minimum size at 40mm (shell height) is defined at the EU level.
SCORES
Management Quality:
Management Strategy:
< 6
Managers Compliance:
< 6
Fishers Compliance:
< 6
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