scallops
Mapping of marine habitats and species within the community marine conservation area at Lamlash Bay., Axelsson et al. 2009
Scottish Natural Heritage contribute to the initial monitoring of the Lamlash Bay NTZ to establish future benefits to biodiversity and scallop fisheries. Acoustic mapping, underwater cameras and sediment samples found …
The dredge fishery for scallops in the United Kingdom (UK): Effects on marine ecosystems and proposals for future management., Howarth L. and Stewart B.
The scallop fishery is a valuable fishery in the UK, but there are concerns from the effects of scallop dredging on seabed habitats and bycatch species. The impacts are usually …
Don’t take the “P” out of MPAs: Identifying conservation priorities for the South Arran Marine Protected Area., Hutchinson W.
The original management plan for the South Arran MPA allowed dredging in certain areas, prompting comparisons across the dredging boundaries. King scallop abundance was lower in the dredging area, reducing …
Is there early evidence of the Lamlash Bay No Take Zone providing scallop fishery benefits?, Howarth L.
The possibility of scallop fishery benefits of the recently designated Lamlash Bay NTZ was investigated with dive surveys and dissections. There was no difference in adult scallop abundance, but age, …
Complex habitat boosts scallop recruitment in a fully protected marine reserve., Howarth L. et al.
Diving surveys in Lamlash Bay found that juvenile scallops are more abundant with the NTZ. This was explained by increased spat settlement in complex benthic habitats such as maerl and …
