1. people who harvest scallops commercially or recreationally
Usage: fishing industry
2. boats used for scallop fishing
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The scallopers returned to port with their daily catch.
• Local scallopers have been working these waters for generations.
• The harbor was filled with scallopers preparing for the season.
• Commercial scallopers must follow strict fishing regulations.
• The scallopers headed out before dawn to reach the best beds.
• Several scallopers were anchored near the shallow banks.