Scallop Package 2 Entrances (ScallopEye) and 1 Light (ScallopLight) - New!
This is what you need, in addition to a trap, to rig a scallop trap. It can easily be mounted in a crayfish trap, crab trap, or lobster trap.
Image 2: Mounted in a crab trap with a curved top.
Image 3: Mounted in a crab trap with a flat top.
Image 4: Mounted in a crayfish trap.
There must be two entrances per trap. The scallop/scallop light is mounted in the center of the trap. The light is activated by pressure.
We recommend that traps used in scallop fishing be equipped with 2 escape openings (60/80mm) and escape mesh.
Entrance Dimensions:
Length: 46.5cm
Height: 22.5cm
Depth: 11cm
Light Dimensions:
Length: 173mm
Diameter: 60mm
Weight: 385g
Scallop fishing with traps is completely new in Norway. In this video, which summarizes the research project, you can get some useful advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PkGSw_v0dk
Scallop Potting with Lights: A novel, low impact method for catching scallops: https://youtu.be/n7RdRWGSUnU?si=cm2jzuO8EOiDI4Cu
King Scallop (Pecten maximus) Behaviour Towards Light: https://youtu.be/QCgQmOieBoU?si=6cuGc1pUMmHYiw2Q
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