February 12, 2026 — The Coonamessett Farm Foundation has released the final report for its
Seasonal Survey for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery on the Eastern Part of Georges Bank
project. The report was formally submitted in November 2025 and was prepared under the 2024
Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program, continuing more than a decade of collaborative,
industry-based research. The report summarizes findings from six research trips conducted
between August 2024 and June 2025, providing high-resolution seasonal data on scallop
biomass, spawning activity, meat yield, health condition, predator interactions, and bycatch
dynamics. Sampling focused on key SAMS areas within Closed Area II, the CAII Extension, and
the Southern Flank on eastern Georges Bank.
More information about the project and the full report is available here