Bumper year expected in Manx waters
The Isle of Man king scallop season gets underway today (1 November) with around 40 boats expected to take part.
High catches are expected in the first few days with good weather and calm seas predicted.
Dr David Beard is the Chief Executive of the Manx Fish Producers Organisation.
He says the scientific data points to a bumper year with good landings of high-quality scallops:
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