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Natural Resources report: eelgrass plan progressing; board hears scallop parasite reports and catch estimates
Summary
Natural Resources staff updated the board on the eelgrass management plan, hatchery and mussel projects, and reported early-season observations of a scallop parasite and preliminary catch estimates; members discussed collecting samples and improving catch reporting.
Natural Resources staff told the Shellfish Advisory Board in April 2025 that work on an eelgrass management plan is moving forward, and that the department is preparing an algae-culture and ribbed-mussel component for resiliency projects. Staff also reported outreach on a potential partnership with a yacht club for funding and said a hatchery schedule targets progress by July 1.
On the scallop fishery, Natural Resources staff gave a preliminary range for recent harvest volumes and said data are incomplete. The department estimated a "high-end" harvest near 5,000 bushels…
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