Scottish Scallop Stocks: Results of 2023 Stock Assessments

This report presents the results of Scottish regional king scallop stock assessments carried out by the Marine Directorate (MD) based on commercial catch-at-age data and survey data up to 2022. Full analytical assessments are presented for the East Coast, North East, North West, Shetland and West of Kintyre assessment areas. The report also provides background information on Scottish fisheries for scallops and a description of the current management and regulatory framework. Associated data are presented for download.