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	Scup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Scup or porgy, Stenotomus chrysops, is a fish which occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina.
		Scup grow as large as 18 inches (450 mm) and weigh 3 to 4 lb (2 kg), but they average 1/2 - 1 lb (0.5 kg).
		In the Middle Atlantic Bight, scup spawn along the inner continental shelf.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scup (153 words)

	Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries: Scup - Species Profile
		Scup prefer temperatures greater than 45 degrees F and are most frequently encountered in water temperatures from 55 to 77 degrees F. In New England, water temperatures in early fall occasionally plunge below the scup's tolerance level, killing large numbers of fish.
		Scup populations on the East Coast have displayed periodic cycles of abundance over the last twenty years, with any change in population density generally lasting for 2 to 4 years before being reversed.
		The scup catch report is sent out with the renewal license application at the end of the year and is due as a requirement to renew the license for the next year.
	www.mass.gov /dfwele/dmf/recreationalfishing/scup.htm (1457 words)

	Status of Fisheries Resources off Northeastern United States
		Scup or porgy, Stenotomus chrysops, occur primarily in the Mid-Atlantic Bight from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras.
		In summer, scup are common in inshore waters from Massachusetts to Virginia, while in winter, scup are found in offshore waters between Hudson Canyon and Cape Hatteras at depths ranging from 70 to 180 m (38 to 98 fathoms).
		Current indices of scup spawning stock biomass are near record lows (1998-2000 average = 0.10 kg/tow), at less than 5% of the threshold biomass index of 2.77 kg/tow, and hence the stock is considered to be overfished.
	www.nefsc.noaa.gov /sos/spsyn/og/scup (623 words)

	Scup
		Scup are inshore from early April at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, and from early May northward to southern Massachusetts.
		Scup have, however, been taken during the past few winters in depths of 45 to 70 fathoms off southern New England, in numbers large enough to show that part of the northern contingent of the species simply moves offshore in autumn, to come inshore again in spring.
		It appears that different bodies of scup move inshore successively in spring, for in 1950 the Albatross III took 2,700 scup in 15 hauls at 45 to 55 fathoms, in the Hudson Gorge, on May 11-18, which is one or two weeks after the earliest scup, ordinarily appear inshore near New York.
	www.gma.org /fogm/Stenotomus_versicolor.htm (2589 words)

	NY/NJ Species: Scup
		Scup or porgy (Stenotomus chrysops), are large fish, weighing as much as 1.5 kilograms and growing to 37 centimeters in length (Grosslein and Azarovitz 1982).
		Scup occur along the continental shelf from Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, to Cape Cod, Massachusetts (Grosslein and Azarovitz 1982), and they are found most often in bays and sounds (Weiss 1995).
		Scup grow to approximately 60 percent of their adult size within their first three years, and live an average of fifteen years.
	www.csc.noaa.gov /lcr/nyharbor/html/gallery/sgscup.html (389 words)

	Information about Porgy fishing in the bays and surrounding waters of Long Island.
		Scup are small silvery fish with prominent scales, a rounded body that is relatively flat in thickness, which makes it an excellent panfish.
		Scup prefer smooth to rocky bottoms and feed on a variety of crustaceans, young squid, fish fry, and whatever invertebrates are available.
		Scup are generally sold in the marketplace as whole fish averaging 1 pound or less.
	www.bayfisherman.com /fishing/porgy.htm (400 words)

	Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Newsletter [Save The Bay - Educational Series - Scup]
		Scup have small mouths with strong jaws and pointed teeth used to crush small mollusk shells.
		Scup are a migratory species that travels in schools of similarly sized fish.
		Scup are bottom feeders, often gathering near rocks and submerged pilings to feed on barnacles, mollusks, worms, and other invertebrates.
	www.risaa.org /savethebay/scup.html (351 words)

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		Eggs: EFH is estuaries where scup eggs were identified as common, abundant, or highly abundant in the ELMR database for the "mixing" and "seawater" salinity zones.
		Larvae: EFH is estuaries where scup were identified as common, abundant, or highly abundant in the ELMR database for the "mixing" and "seawater" salinity zones.
		Juvenile scup, in general during the summer and spring are found in estuaries and bays between Virginia and Massachusetts, in association with various sands, mud, mussel and eelgrass bed type substrates and in water temperatures greater than 45
	www.nero.noaa.gov /hcd/scup.htm (332 words)

	Scup amd Black Sea Bass Regulations
		However, the possession limit for scup has increased from 25 to 50 scup to be consistent with current possession limits in New York and Rhode Island, where many Connecticut anglers fish.
		A total of 5,098,820 scup were harvested coastwide in 2001 compared to a coastwide target limit of 2,105,352 fish.
		Connecticut’s scup regulations are consistent with New York and Rhode Island where shortened open seasons and increased length limits have been implemented.
	dep.state.ct.us /whatshap/press/2002/mf0620b.htm (468 words)

	SCUP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Scup have a deep body which is flattened sidewise.
		Scup can grab food with their front teeth and then crush hard-shelled animals with their molars.
		Scup may also be broiled or baked with your favorite tomato-based sauce to complement their mild taste.
	www.ocean.udel.edu /mas/seafood/scup.html (230 words)

	Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Pots or traps used in fishing for scup must be marked with a code of identification that may be the number assigned by the Regional Administrator and/or the identification marking as required by the vessel's home port state.
		The owner, operator, and crew of a charter or party boat issued a scup moratorium permit are subject to the possession limit when carrying passengers for hire or when carrying more than five crew members for a party boat, or more than three crew members for a charter boat.
		(d) Scup and scup parts harvested by a vessel with a moratorium or charter or party boat scup permit, or in or from the EEZ north of 35°15.3' N. lat., may not be landed with the skin removed.
	ecfr.gpoaccess.gov /cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=aac1e6bb3e19f178b238541557cb54db&rgn=div6&view=text&node=50:8.0.1.1.6.8&idno=50 (2804 words)

	BIOMES: SCUP INFO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Scup are found from Canada to Florida but are more common in the mid Atlantic coast (from Massachusetts to North Carolina).
		Scup are bottom feeding predators, using the small mouth to pick invertebrates such as shrimp, worms and young squid off the sand.
		Scup fare well in captivity although they are prone to a bacterial infection that causes air pockets to develop within the eyes, often blinding them on one side.
	www.biomescenter.com /scup_learn.htm (428 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass ...
		Based on 1995 angler intercept data, scup were the primary species sought in an estimated 2.3 percent of the reported trips in the North Atlantic region.
		Scup was not among the top ten species sought in either the Mid-Atlantic or the South Atlantic (including North Carolina) regions.
		Likewise, since fewer than 3 percent of the reported trips indicate scup as the primary species sought, ex- vessel revenues are not expected to increase or decrease by 5 percent or more for 20 percent or more of these participants in the recreational fishery.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-SPECIES/1997/April/Day-15/e9589.htm (1070 words)

	REGULATION: PERTAINING TO SCUP (PORGY) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The minimum size of scup harvested by recreational fishing gear, including but not limited to hook-and-line, rod-and-reel, spear, and gig, shall be 8 inches, total length.
		When fishing is from a boat or vessel where the entire catch is held in a common hold or container, the possession limit shall be for the boat or vessel and shall be equal to the number of persons on board legally eligible to fish multiplied by 50.
		As set forth in §28.2-903 of the Code of Virginia, any person violating any provision of this regulation shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent violation of any provision of this regulation committed by the same person within twelve months of a prior violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
	www.mrc.state.va.us /regulations/fr910.shtm (753 words)

	MA DMF Scup Closure
		This action is needed because DMF has learned that scup continue to be landed in other states that are not closed and trucked to Massachusetts dealers.
		Federal officials closed the scup fishery all along the east coast on June 28 for federally permitted vessels and DMF enacted a complementary closure for state-waters permitted fishermen.
		DMF has urged the other scup harvesting states to enact state waters closures to close this "loophole" and to prevent overages that would result in deductions from next year's quota.
	www.mass.gov /dfwele/dmf_old/dmfscup.htm (463 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass ...
		SARC 35 indicated that relative exploitation rates on scup have declined in recent years, although the absolute value of the fishing mortality rate cannot be determined because of a lack of reliable [[Page 55284]] discard estimates and information regarding the length composition of scup landings and discards.
		Applying the nominal average ex-vessel price of scup for the 1998-2002 Winter II period of $0.80/lb, and assuming the transfer of 2,203,751 lb (999,605 kg), the additional amount of scup available for harvest during the 2003 Winter II period would be valued at $1.763 million.
		However, as it is possible that the average price for scup during Winter II may decrease, given the potential increase in scup landings, the estimate of the increase to ex-vessel gross revenues most likely represents an upper limit.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2003/September/Day-24/i24249.htm (2480 words)

	Trials show modified net reduces scup discard
		One such species is scup, where high levels of discard in certain areas at certain times prompted the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) in 2000 to impose gear restricted areas (GRAs) in an attempt to restrict small-mesh fisheries and therefore reduce discards.
		The issue of scup discard and the imposition of GRA regulations prompted the Mid-Atlantic council to commission conservation engineering studies.
		Even though the solution we outline may not be the full or perfect answer to the problem of scup discard in small-mesh fisheries, it is one step forward and, if nothing else, should provide the impetus for others to develop alternate strategies or modified gears.
	www.fishresearch.org /Articles/2001/10/101201_scup.asp (1365 words)

	Vineyard Gazette - Fishing Features
		Beginning Sept. 1 it was against the law to possess scup, unless you are a commercial fisherman.
		How do you explain to a child that the act of catching and possessing a scup is against the law, and the reason is conservation.
		I saw 100 scup easy." Under the law, the captain must tell his passengers on board they cannot possess a scup, even though there are plenty of them in the water.
	www.mvgazette.com /features/fishing/fishermen/20050923_scup.php (1050 words)

	ASMFC & MAFMC Approve 2004 Recreational Measures for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass - JCAA News ...
		The 2004 scup recreational fishery will be managed under separate regulations for state and federal waters (see above table for federal regulations).
		The Board approved conservation equivalency for scup fisheries occurring in state waters; management measures will be developed in early 2004.
		This action is intended to prevent an early closure of the fishery, thereby, allowing commercial fishermen the opportunity to land scup throughout the entire quota period.
	www.jcaa.org /JCNL0401/ASMFC1.htm (385 words)

	Charter boats fight scup limit: 3/3/02
		Last year, the daily bag limit on scup for anglers aboard party or charter boats (for- hire vessels) was 100 fish per person per day during May and June but then was cut in half to 50 fish from July through October.
		The clientele of many of the party boats is mainly African American and the scup is a staple in their diet.
		Also proposed is that the limits on scup for recreational anglers on shore or on private vessels would remain unchanged at 50 fish per angler with a maximum of 100 fish per boat.
	www.s-t.com /daily/03-02/03-03-02/c07sp105.htm (1276 words)

	Amazon.com: SCUP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		An assessment of scup (Stenotomus chrysops) and fl sea bass (Centropristas striata) discards in the directed otter trawl fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic Bight.: An article from: Fishery Bulletin by Eleanor A. Bochenek, Eric N. Powell, Allison J. Bonner, and Sarah E. Banta (Jan 1, 2005)
		The fishery for scup with special reference to fluctuations in yield and their causes (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
		The growth and movement of scup (SÌ²tÌ²eÌ²nÌ²oÌ²tÌ²oÌ²mÌ²uÌ²sÌ² cÌ²hÌ²rÌ²yÌ²sÌ²oÌ²pÌ²sÌ²) in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island and along the Atlantic coast by Richard T Sisson (Unknown Binding - Jan 1, 1974)
	www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=SCUP&tag=acronymfinder-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&page=1 (421 words)

	BIOMES: SCUP FACT SHEET (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The scup is a deep bodied fish with a high arched back.
		The young are common for a short time during the summer in shallow estuaries and eelgrass beds.
		The scup feeds on nearly any small animal it comes across including other fish, crustaceans and worms.
	www.biomescenter.com /scup_fs.htm (160 words)

	NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Changes in Rules for the Recreational Harvest of Summer Flounder, Scup and ...
		Saltwater anglers should note that the rules for the recreational harvest of summer flounder (fluke), scup (porgy) and fl sea bass have changed.
		The scup recreational minimum size has been reduced from 10" to 9".
		These changes were implemented to keep New Jersey in compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's management plans for summer flounder, scup and fl sea bass.
	www.state.nj.us /dep/fgw/news/2005/scup-flndr-seabass_change.htm (285 words)

	SCUP draws on interdisciplinary nature of the University (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		SCUP was formed in 1966 by four campus planners were brainstorming about a planning knowledge base that could be shared with colleagues.
		SCUP's value to the campus community most likely is widespread.
		The society is an affiliate of the School of Education and, according to Jolene Knapp, executive director, boasts a rapidly growing membership that she attributes in part to visibility gained via the Internet.
	www.umich.edu /~urecord/9798/Apr15_98/scup.htm (542 words)

	Sustainability Webcast
		The goal of this telecast is to serve as a catalyst for that discussion,” said Jolene Knapp, SCUP’s executive director.
		Since 1999, SCUP has focused resources to address sustainability on college campuses, including forming an email discussion list (scup-sustainability@umich.edu), and publishing a special issue of the society’s journal, Planning for Higher Education.
		Since 1966, SCUP has provided its members with the planning knowledge, resources and connections needed to achieve institutional goals.
	www.umich.edu /~urel/stewardship/news/scup.html (330 words)

	SCUP/AIA-CAE Design Award Winners Presented (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) and the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education.
		At the SCUP National Conference in Washington, D.C., the award winners were presented in both the opening plenary and at a concurrent session focusing on the emerging trends and lessons learned.
		In 2006, CAE will continue to be involved to ensure that this important program continues to focus on excellence in planning and design.
	www.aia.org /nwsltr_cae.cfm?pagename=cae_a_20050930_scup (433 words)

	RISAA Newsletter [Scup Regs May Change]
		The current law, which passed in April, called for a 50 fish daily limit and a 10 inch minimum size, but with a season that didn’t open until August 1.
		The R.I. Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) petitioned the DEM Director and the Marine Fisheries Council to reconsider the scup regulations, and they agreed to put the matter back on the table.
		The Scup Advisory Panel was called into service and tried to come up with more options that would allow an earlier opening to the season, yet stay within the mandated cut in the quota.
	www.risaa.org /newsletter/scupchange.html (245 words)

	Interstate Fisheries Management
		Scup, Stenotomus chrysops, are highly sought by both commercial and recreational fishermen throughout Southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic.
		The Scup FMP includes a seven-year plan for reducing fishing effort and restoring the stock.
		The primary concerns are excessive discarding of scup and near collapse of the stock.
	www.asmfc.org /scup.htm (388 words)

	Kids+scup=good times - StriperTalk Message Boards
		I took my son fishing on Saturday outside and inside Waquoit bay, he's only going to be four the at the end of September, so this had lots of potential to be a nightmare.
		Luckily the seas were not to rough and the scup were hungry.
		Using small bits of squid, a porgy/scup 2 hook rig and 1oz weight, we fished from the red bell bouy out side of waquoit and drifted past the breakwater, we got a 1/2 dozen scup and a small sea bass.
	www.striped-bass.com /Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=4162 (162 words)

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