Listen in as we chat with Kaitlyn Kowaleski of University of Washington’s Sea Grant to find out how many eyes scallops have, and how oddly similar to Pac Man they are. Stick around to hear Ash’s Art History degree finally come in handy.

BIG TAKEAWAY: Because scientists worked WITH scallop fishers to identify the right course of action, instead of without them, the US scallop fisheries are an incredible conservation success story. If you eat seafood, support your community fisheries and the environment at once by choosing local!

Resources:

💡Researcher Spotlight: Our Special Guest @katiethemolluscenthusiast

🔎Deeper Dive Read: ‘Scallops: A New England Coastal Cookbook’ by Elaine & Karin Tammi

🌊Conservation in Action: Marine Stewardship Council @mscbluefishtick

🤙Episode Shoutouts: Podcast about marine worms: seagrant.umaine.edu/category/coastal-conversations/

💰Sustainable Brand We Love: Maine Lobster Now @mainelobsternow for sustainable seafood & their community support

Art by Fox and Fish Printing @foxandfishprinting

Music by Garrett Gordon and Steve Colwell of High and Dry @highanddryrock and Low Tide @lowtide.hc