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Methods And Materials For Aquaculture Production Of Sea Scallops (Placopecten Magellanicus)
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2020
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Description:Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus) present an aquaculture opportunity in the northeast US because of their high value, broad market demand, and favorable growth rate. Additionally, there is the potential for adopting equipment and husbandry methods from established scallop production in Japan and elsewhere. The US market for scallop adductor muscles, or scallop ‘meats’, is large: US landings averaged nearly $380M between 2000 –2016 (Anonymous, 2019). Despite the opportunities, the species has presented challenges. Scallops prefer low-density culture, show sensitivity to temperature and salinity, have a relatively short shelf life (for live product), and require careful handling. The processes and equipment for scallop production in the northeast US continue to evolve. This sheet outlines the major processes, equipment, and considerations involved in scallop farming.
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Sea Grant Document Number:MEU-H-20-001
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Rights Information:Public Domain
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