The Great Scallop Search – Saturday, August 8
Sarasota Outboard Club – City Island
Last year’s inaugural “Great Scallop Search” was a huge success and helped set a benchmark for the health of Sarasota Bay and its resurgent scallop population. This year’s Search will again collect vital research and volunteers are needed. To register, please call 941-953-5333.
Cannons Marina of Longboat Key will again field a team of scallop searchers. In 2008, Team Cannons Marina divers found 32 scallops (and a tiny shark) feeding on the small section of sandbar they were tasked to study. Not only did they collect valuable data, by all accounts they all had a lot of fun.
Local and regional scientists administer the Great Scallop Search, but it is local community volunteers who go overboard into the sea grass to count the budding scallop population in Sarasota Bay.
Register now for the event.
Food and refreshments are generously sponsored by The Chiles Group, and free T-Shirts, provided by Mike Field from the Anna Maria Island Sun, will be provided!
Great Scallop Search
When: August 8th am
Where: Sarasota Outboard Motor Club City Island Park. Register – Call 941-953-5333
Happy Scallop Hunting!
P.S. – Remember that harvesting scallops in Sarasota Bay is illegal.
Article by LucyLu
I was born a commercial fisherman's daughter in Cortez, an old fishing village off the west coast of Florida where you can still experience "Old Florida" and get a really good grouper sandwich. I went to school and became an anesthetist, after privileged years of practice, I jumped ship to work in the family business - Cannons Marina. I love my job and the view. I am crazy about my dog. Being out on the water is magical. I still get giddy every time I see a dolphin. Often I brag that I had the opportunity to swim alongside a humpback whale - it was freaky and pretty amazing. Fishing for tarpon and marlin make me happy. My life is no doubt boating, but I also love paddle-boarding cooking and travel.
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I participated last year and despite the stormy skies, we had a blast! It was great seeing these little critters again in our waters. I’m ready to go again with or without the shark!!
Kimberly
We are so very excited about this year’s event. We can’t wait!
Danielle
Vice President
Sarasota Bay Watch
This a great Win/Win event. Come and join us.
Hi Danielle-
You all are doing such a great job at Sarasota Bay Watch. I hope that your community partners continue to grow!