Federal regulators have declared a fishery disaster following a massive scallop die-off over the last two years in eastern Long Island.
Nearly 90% of Peconic Bay scallops died off because of parasitic disease, an invasive predator and warming waters due to climate change.
Barley Dunne, who runs the shellfish hatchery in East Hampton, said he hopes sets of scallops can make a comeback.
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The Maine Department of Marine Resources has instituted an emergency scallop fishing closure in the St. Croix River in Zone 3; and expanded existing closures in Frenchman Bay, Swan’s Island and Isle au Haut rotational areas. …
Maine fishing regulators are collecting applications for the state lottery that gives out scallop harvesting licenses. …
Maine fishery officials are holding a lottery to allow new fishermen into one of the state’s most lucrative marine industries. …
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