Scallop Entrance / ScallopEye
Scallop entrance that can easily be mounted in crayfish traps, crab traps, or lobster traps. Two entrances should be mounted per trap.
Must be used in conjunction with the scallop light. The light is hung in the center of the trap.
Length: 46.5cm
Height: 22.5cm
Depth: 11cm
We recommend that traps used in scallop fishing be equipped with 2 escape openings (60/80mm) and escape mesh.
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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