bay scallop
noun
: a scallop (Argopecten irradians) of U.S. coastal and estuarine waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico that is harvested commercially for food
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The bay scallop season is nearing its peak as harvesting is open through Sept. 24 in Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties with a daily limit of 2 gallons per person or 10 gallons per vessel.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
Volunteer boaters and snorkelers will look for bay scallops on Aug. 24.
—Siena Duncan, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Tips for Consuming Scallops Although there are many types of scallops, the two most common varieties are sea scallops and bay scallops.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024
Specials such as poke bowls or bay scallop ceviche are created within those cozy confines.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
Volunteer boaters and snorkelers will look for bay scallops on Aug. 24.
—Siena Duncan, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2024
Tips for Consuming Scallops Although there are many types of scallops, the two most common varieties are sea scallops and bay scallops.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 16 July 2024
Specials such as poke bowls or bay scallop ceviche are created within those cozy confines.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024
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“Bay scallop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bay%20scallop. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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