October 6, 2016- The Maine Scallop Delegation is off to an exciting start. The week began with a welcome reception dinner in Aomori, followed by visits to the largest scallop processing facilities, tours of local fish markets, scallop harvesting in Mutsu Bay and shucking lessons from the experts!
Maine Delegation Welcome Reception Dinner in Aomori, Japan
1.5 year old scallops are rinsed at a processing facility
Scallops are sorted and prepared for freezing
Touring the fish markets in Aomori
Scallop shucking lessons from the experts
A local newspaper features an article about the Maine Scallop Delegation
