Come join Sarasota Bay Watch by participating in the 2nd Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search on Saturday, August 8 at the Sarasota Outboard Club on City Island, Sarasota.
To help determine and monitor the local scallop population, Sarasota Bay Watch is seeking water enthusiasts and supporters of marine life to spend a few hours searching for scallops at pre-determined locations. The event is free and includes a Sarasota Bay Watch t-shirt and lunch. Participants must bring snorkel gear and are asked to provide their own boat and crew. Sarasota Bay Watch will provide all other equipment and training.
The event begins with at Captains' Meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Sarasota Outboard Club on City Island. The Search will commence immediately following the Captains' Meeting and will conclude at noon. The general public is welcome to attend the post-search event from noon - 1 p.m. to learn about scallops and to see the results from the 2nd Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.
Because this is a boating event, only a limited number of participants can be accommodated. To register call 941.953.5333, visit www.sarasotabaywatch.org and go to CONTACT US or email info@sarasotabaywatch.org.
Here's a report from last year:
http://cannons.com/cannons-marina-news/sarasota-bay-watch-and-the-great-scallop-search/