Scallop dredge sea trials show cost savings

Sea trials to test the use of more cost effective materials and components in Queen Scallop dredges have shown cost savings and positive environmental benefits in reducing seabed impact, leaving less sand in the dredge, much cleaner queens and a reduction in the King Scallop bycatch.

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Sea trials to test the use of more cost effective materials and components in Queen Scallop dredges have shown cost savings and positive environmental benefits in reducing seabed impact, leaving less sand in the dredge, much cleaner queens and a reduction in the King Scallop bycatch.