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Where We Stand

An outline of our principles for a leasing option in the LA scallop fishery.

Leasing in the LA Scallop Fishery Fact Sheet

As scoping sessions begin, the Scallopers Campaign offers this guide to the issue.

New England council considers leasing proposal for scallop fishery

The New Bedford Light

Supporters say leasing will improve efficiency, cut operating costs and conserve energy.

A Step Forward for Flexibility

NEFMC Commits to Scoping a Scallop Leasing Option in 2022 – At its final meeting of 2021, the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) unanimously voted to make scoping of a leasing option in the limited access (LA) scallop fishery a priority for 2022.

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Scalloping: A Truly “Limited Access” Fishery

It isn’t easy at the bottom of any fishery. When you start out, you’re supposed to pay your dues, earn your share and patiently grow your operation. I can tell you first-hand that when it comes to the limited access Atlantic sea scallop fishery, this is doubly true.

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Taking the Lead on Climate

The red flag has gone up! It may be too late to stop the glaciers from melting and sea levels from rising, but it’s not too late for all of us to make a difference. Fishery managers at every level must integrate climate change as part of their decision-making process.

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NEI Assessment: Leasing Would Yield Economic and Climate Benefits

The Scallopers Campaign engaged Northern Economics, Inc. to prepare a data-driven assessment on the potential impacts of leasing in the Limited Access Sea Scallop Fishery. Data analysis for the assessment was conducted during the first half of 2021 and focused on the potential impacts among the 250 standard, full-time, LA-permitted vessels. The assessment used the LA leasing concept outlined by our principles as the basis for analysis.

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High and Dry – The NE Council Leaves Scallopers at the Dock, Again

Something is off track at the New England Fishery Management Council, where scallopers are shut out and frustrated. Just a few months ago, the Council was finalizing its 2021 priorities and considering the recommendations of its advisory panels and committees.

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Time for change in the Atlantic scallop fishery

National Fisherman

The Atlantic sea scallop fishery is a success story, at least in terms of stock rebuilding and biological sustainability. From an efficiency perspective, however, the fishery is off course.

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Key Findings from the Scallopers Campaign Vessel Owner Survey

This summer, the Scallopers Campaign conducted an online survey of Limited Access scallop vessel owners. Twenty-nine owners, holding 172 permits (50% of the fleet), took the survey, yielding detailed information that will inform the AP, Committee and Council regarding the development of a voluntary leasing program.

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Scallopers Campaign Issues Statement

The Scallopers Campaign recently developed an Issues Statement to describe the purpose and need for an action on leasing within the LA fishery. We included our principles for a leasing program and possible objectives for the Council to consider.

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US scallop volumes, prices rising more than three months into 2020 season

Undercurrent News

Movie theaters might be closed all over the world, but it’s not too late to enjoy the unexpected at-home-theater hit that is the 2020 Atlantic scallop season.

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Scallop prices took 30 percent price hit from covid-19

National Fisherman

It is yet to be determined how things will play out for Atlantic sea scallops, but so far anecdotal reports indicate scallop prices had been down 30 percent or more around New Bedford, Mass.

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Campaign Letter to Council

The Scallopers Campaign updated Executive Director Tom Nies on our efforts to advance a leasing program in 2021.

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Seafood prices have dropped, but Southcoast fishermen still fish amid pandemic

SouthCoastToday

The price of scallops is also holding steady, according to scalloper Eric Hansen. “I wouldn’t say [the prices] are great, but they’re steady,” Hansen said.