This year’s scallop season in the Gulf of Mexico has been the best on record, but heavy rains from Hurricane Debby could lead to a rocky end. Scallops are sensitive to temperature changes, and spawning often occurs during fall when waters cool, but similar drops can happen during heavy rain events. Experts warn that the hurricane’s impact, combined with a closure in one scalloping zone, could negatively affect scallop populations.
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Hurricane Debby Threatens Scallop Season on Florida’s Gulf Coast
