scallops

Scallops are bivalve mollusks that filter feed for sustenance. Those harvesting the silver-dollar-sized mollusks must separate the two halves of the shell to remove the meat.

 Matthew Beck / Chronicle photo editor

Tourist Development Council members Wednesday decided to leave current scallop bag limits in place and see whether the mollusk population increases in the next few years.

The board discussed going forward with state approval for a three-tier bag limit, with the allowable gallon limits increasing as scallop season progressed.

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Michael D. Bates is a staff writer with the Citrus County Chronicle and can be reached at mbates@chronicleonline.com.

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