Shortened Scallop Season Begins

Boston.com:

The season in state waters runs from Monday to Jan. 4, and again from Feb. 25 to March 31. That's a total of 70 days, which is a nearly 50 percent cutback from last year. Fishermen will also have a daily catch limit of 200 pounds in state waters.

Regulators say the new rules are needed to give the ailing resource a chance to recover.