Settlement of the Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians) along the Gulf Coast of Florida

P. Geiger, Stephen; P. Stephenson, Sarah; L. Parker, Melanie; P. Shea, Colin; A. Levine, Erica; C. Milbrandt, Eric; A. Thompson, Mark; Janneman, Rene; Staugler, Elizabeth; R. Leverone, Jay; J. Flewelling, Leanne

doi:10.2983/035.042.0305

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Settlement of the Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians) along the Gulf Coast of Florida

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Authors:

Stephen P. Geiger

Sarah P. Stephenson

M.L Parker

Abstract

ABSTRACT Before collapsing, bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) supported commercial fisheries in Florida but, following decades of restoration efforts and management actions, still support a recreational fishery. Settlement was monitored along the west coast of Florida from 1992 through 2018, using...

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