PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Experience Florida’s Sports Coast is excited to announce they are offering free Scallop Sorters to scallopers to encourage sustainable scalloping practices in Pasco County.
Visitors and community members can stop by our Florida’s Sports Coast office, at 1938 Duck Slough Blvd. in Trinity, during regular business hours, to pick up a free Scallop Sorter. (Limit two per family while supplies last.)
By using the Scallop Sorter tool, developed by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant, Florida’s Sports Coast aims to keep smaller, underdeveloped scallops from being harvested in Pasco County waters this scallop season, which begins July 1.
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“Promoting sustainable tourism is important to our Florida’s Sports Coast team and to our destination offerings, such as scalloping,” said Florida’s Sports Coast Director Adam Thomas. “As we gear up for the launch of our 37-day scalloping season this summer, we’re encouraging first-time and returning scallopers to use ethical practices to help ensure the health and quality of our Bay Scallop population for years to come.”
The Scallop Sorter is easy for scallopers of all ages to use. Keep it handy in the water or on your boat, and simply place the tool above each scallop to check its size. If it’s too small, toss the scallop back so it can have a chance to grow for another scallop season.
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