The Northeast U.S. scallop fishery is projected to have a lower total allowable catch in 2025 due to a decrease in biomass from 2023 to 2024, as found in recent surveys. This decline, following a significant recruitment event in 2012 to 2013, is expected to result in reduced allocations. Despite a slight increase in biomass in the Georges Bank region in 2023, the scallop population remains low, with high recruitment areas presenting mixed challenges. The New England Fishery Management Council is considering various options for the 2025 fishing season, including potential closures to allow for scallop growth, and is monitoring market implications.