Photo: Kathlyn Tenga-GonzálezAtlantic sea scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) Species DescriptionSeasonStatusRegulatory AuthorityHarvest MethodRecreational HarvestHealth Benefits & RisksBuying & PreparingBrandsCertificationsLinks ►Species Description Atlantic sea scallop Placopecten magellanicus Wild. Research efforts to culture scallops are ongoing, but limited cultured product is currently available. The Atlantic sea scallop ranges from Labrador to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. What we call a