Ok, so there is good news out of bad news. Unfortunately, yes, the Gulf oil spill drama is horrible and it could get worse. Florida is already beginning to feel the negative effects of vacationers changing plans to travel to the Gulf beaches but before everyone gets too carried away, the Florida Wildlife Commission has bumped up the opening day of scallop season! Hurray!
And though the oil spill could effect our coast at some point in time, despite the spew the media are spreading, IT HAS NOT HIT the Steinhatchee area yet. Currently information is that it may not even effect the area if the Gulf current catches it and sweeps it Southward.
So, for all of you scallop lovers - note the appetizing scallop poboy above - according to the FWC and the Visit Florida website, scallop season will open two weeks early this year on Saturday, June 19th as opposed to the traditional opening date of July 1.
So, pack up your snorkels - bay scallops may only be harvested by hand or with a dip net - and head on down for an early opening to gather up some of these tasty bivalves!
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