Scottish Scallop Stocks: Results of 2025 Stock Assessments
This report presents the results of Scottish regional king scallop stock assessments carried out by the Marine Directorate including data up to 2024. It also provides background information on Scottish fisheries for scallops, and the current management and regulatory framework.
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