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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Variety

Scallop, Pink

Chlamys rubida

Method

Wild

Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

Location

Canada - British Columbia, Northeast Pacific Ocean

Overall Rating

3.56 / 5

Market Names

Reddish Scallop, Pacific Pink scallop, Smooth Pink Scallop, Swimming Scallop, Hotate, Scallop, Sea Scallop

Summary

This seafood product is currently under re-assessment as the previous assessment report has reached the end of its life cycle. This product continues to be Ocean Wise recommended during this time.

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Variety

Scallop, Spiny

Chlamys hastata

Method

Wild

Trawls (Bottom / Demersal)

Location

Canada - British Columbia, Northeast Pacific Ocean

Overall Rating

3.56 / 5

Market Names

Hotate, Scallop, Sea Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Eastern Canada Offshore Scallop

Variety

Scallop, Sea

Placopecten magellanicus

Method

Wild

Dredges (Vessel Towed)

Location

FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Eastern Canada Offshore Scallop

Market Names

American Sea Scallop, Atlantic Sea Scallop, Digby Scallop, Hotate, Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - FBSA Canada Full Bay sea scallop

Variety

Scallop, Sea

Placopecten magellanicus

Method

Wild

Dredges (Vessel Towed)

Location

FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
FBSA Canada Full Bay sea scallop

Market Names

American Sea Scallop, Atlantic Sea Scallop, Digby Scallop, Hotate, Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - US Atlantic sea scallop

Variety

Scallop, Sea

Placopecten magellanicus

Method

Wild

Dredges (Vessel Towed)

Location

FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
US Atlantic sea scallop

Market Names

American Sea Scallop, Atlantic Sea Scallop, Digby Scallop, Hotate, Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Japanese scallop hanging and seabed enhanced fisheries

Variety

Scallop, Yesso

Patinopecten yessoensis

Method

Wild

Traps

Location

FAO Area 61 (Pacific, Northwest)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Japanese scallop hanging and seabed enhanced fisheries

Market Names

Common Japanese Scallop, Hotate, Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - SSMO Shetland inshore brown crab and scallop

Variety

Scallop, Giant

Pecten maximus

Method

Wild

Dredges (Vessel Towed)

Location

FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
SSMO Shetland inshore brown crab and scallop

Market Names

Great Scallop, Great Atlantic Scallop, Hotate, King Scallop, Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Japanese scallop hanging and seabed enhanced fisheries

Variety

Scallop, Yesso

Patinopecten yessoensis

Method

Wild

Dredges (Vessel Towed)

Location

FAO Area 61 (Pacific, Northwest)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Japanese scallop hanging and seabed enhanced fisheries

Market Names

Common Japanese Scallop, Hotate, Scallop

Summary

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Ocean Wise Recommended

Ocean Wise

Eco-Certification:

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Japanese scallop hanging and seabed enhanced fisheries

Variety

Scallop, Yesso

Patinopecten yessoensis

Method

Wild

Dredges (Mechanized or Harvesting Machines)

Location

FAO Area 61 (Pacific, Northwest)

Eco-Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Japanese scallop hanging and seabed enhanced fisheries

Market Names

Common Japanese Scallop, Hotate, Scallop

Summary

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