Alaska Weathervane Scallop

Weathervane Scallops, Alaska Scallops

Gulf of Alaska

Bottom Dredge Trawler

Alaskan Weathervane Scallops are recognized around the world as one of the finest Scallops available. Their sweet flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture will delight everyone. The anatomy of Scallops is quite interesting, with the adductor muscle and up to a hundred bright blue eyes. The Alaskan Scallop is wild, naturally pure and certified sustainable by The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute - ASMI. Alaska has pioneered the standard for sustainable, eco-friendly fisheries management. These practices ensure a healthy, wild and sustainable harvest that also protects against overfishing and habitat damage.

Alaska Weathervane Scallops inhabit waters of 30 to 70 fathoms and may live up to 25 years but are generally harvested between 7 and 15 years of age. Although there are other species of Scallops found in Alaskan waters, the Alaskan Weathervane Scallop is the only one currently targeted by commercial harvesters.

Sources
	Species Name Patinopecten caurinus
	Source Sand and gravel ocean bottoms in the Gulf of Alaska from Cape Spencer to Yakutat.
	Seasonality July 1 thru February 15. Season and quotas are managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and may change or be shortened as catch limits or by-catch limits are achieved.
	Fishing Method Bottom Dredge Trawler. All product is hand shucked and frozen within 4 hours.
Features
	Flavor Alaska Weathervane Scallops have a distinctive sweet taste, and firm buttery texture. Chefs worldwide believe these are some of the finest, most unique available. This fine Alaska scallop is 100% natural, with no artificial treatments or additives.
	Dietary Information Alaska Weathervane Scallops are a very health-conscious choice. These all natural scallops are low in fat and a very good source of protein. Serving Size: 2.5 oz (100g) Calories 112 Protein 23g Total Fat 1g Saturated Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 53mg Omega-3 Fatty Acids 400mg Source Alaska Seafood Institute
	Appearance The outside shell is pink to orange while the inside yields a pearly white. The meat color varies from a snowy white, to light tan and pink.
	Form All Alaskan Weathervane Scallops are captured, hand shucked, rinsed, graded and frozen at sea within just a few hours.
Uses
Market
	Sizes and Cuts The Alaska Weathervane Scallop is hand pack and frozen at sea (FAS) within hours of processing. They are graded by number of meats per pound, U-10, 10-20, 20-30 and block frozen.

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Alaska Weathervane Scallop

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