Abnormal Scallop Observations

We work with fisherman to identify issues affecting seafood quality including marine disease. Currently we are investigating issues that affect scallop meat quality. If you are a scalloper and have noticed meat quality issues in your catch please take the time to fill out the observation form below and if so inclined send in a sample for analysis.

Abnormal Scallop Observation Form

Here are some examples of abnormal scallop observations:

Discolored/gray meats – meats are darkened and stringy

Orange nodules – meats have orange coloration at a bacterial infection site

Nematode infection – brownish pinhole from nematode parasite is visible in a scallop meat

Shell blisters – may impact meat weight