Population parameters of the Iceland scallop (Chlamys islandica (Muller)) from West Greenland

Abstract

In West Greenland, populations of C. islandica are mainly distributed in the outer regions of fjords at depths between 20-60 m. They are distributed in areas characterized by strong tidal currents and populations are generally composed of large scallops in the range of 60-110 mm shell height with the majority being 75-100 mm. The sex ratio is generally 1:1 and they become sexually mature from 30 to 55 mm shell height at ages 4-9 yr. -from Author