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SANI-SAFE SCALLOP KNIFE
 Textured, polypropylene handle Stain-free, high-carbon steel great on scallops and clams #S124 |
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FOR 1-5 $17.99 EA |
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OF 6 ONLY $73.99 |
Sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus, are found in western North Atlantic continental shelf waters from Newfoundland to North Carolina. North of Cape Cod, concentrations are generally scattered in shallow water less than 20 m (11 fathoms) deep. South of Cape Cod, sea scallops are normally found at depths between 40 and 200 m (22 to 110 fathoms). Commercial concentrations generally exist between 40 and 100 m (22 to 55 fathoms) in waters cooler than 20oC (68oF). Principal U.S. commercial fisheries are conducted in inshore waters of the Gulf of Maine, on Georges Bank (west of the ICJ line), and in the Mid-Atlantic offshore region. Recreational fishing is insignificant, and takes place primarily in Maine where shallow-water scallop beds most commonly occur.
Scallops grow rapidly during the first several years of life. Between ages 3 and 5, scallops commonly increase 50 to 80% in shell height and quadruple their meat weight. During this time span, the number of meats per pound is reduced from greater than 100 to about 23. Maximum size is about 23 cm (9.0 in.) shell height, but scallops larger than 17 cm (6.7 in.) are rare. Sexual maturity commences at age 2, although scallops younger than age 4 probably contribute little to total egg production. Spawning occurs in late summer and early autumn; spring spawning may also occur, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. Eggs become buoyant after fertilization, and larvae remain in the water column for four to eight weeks before settling to the bottom.
