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Scallop Growth Initiative 2024

Full Title: Let ‘Em Grow 2024
The “Let ‘Em Grow 2024” project aims to sustain bay scallop populations in Florida by promoting the harvest of larger scallops, allowing smaller ones to spawn. This initiative involves educating scallopers and distributing tools to improve harvesting practices.
Lead Investigator: Brittany Scharf, Marine Agent III, University of Florida, bhallscharf@ufl.edu
Project Team: • Victor Blanco, Marine Agent II, University of Florida
Award Amount: $9,946
Year Funded: 2024
Award Period: February 1, 2024 – February 1, 2025

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