Increase in bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) populations following releases of competent larvae in two west Florida estuaries

JR Leverone, SP Geiger, SP Stephenson… - Journal of Shellfish …, 2010 - BioOne
We propose the release of ready-to-set pediveliger larvae as a restoration strategy for
bivalve shellfish. In this study, bay scallop (Argopecten irradians) larvae were released …

[PDF][PDF] Development of Microsatellites for the Bay Scallop, Argopecten Irradians (Lamarck), with Application to Evaluating Restoration

EM Hemond - 2006 - libres.uncg.edu
Due to the threats of pollution, overfishing, and harmful algal blooms, populations of the bay
scallop have become jeopardized throughout this species range. Proactive restoration …