Plot showing size and distribution of scallop meats from the six vessel Cooperative Scallop Survey from 1998 prepared by the NEFSC, Woods Hole (Murawski). This survey was instrumental in establishing the 1999 fishery in the southern portion (SE Part) of Closed Area II.

Plots from the 1999 two vessel survey of Closed Area I and Nantucket Lightship to be entered soon.

Plot of yr 2000 survey tows for the Hudson Canyon Area
for scallop greater than 90mm, and less than 90mm.
(Dupaul and Rudders, VIMS).

4/2002 There are no plans currently to survey any of the Georges Bank Closed Areas or to reopen them until after Amendment 10 is complete.