Hi Rich and the other Conch-Lers,
 
Nucella lapillus seems to have sustained itself on the southeastern shores of
Long Island, especially at Ditch Plains, near Montauk Point, where they are
much more prolific than when we did our studies.  The colors are quite
variable: from whitish, whitish with an orange stripe, to a dark brown.  You
don't have to wade far into the water to observe them on the rocks at low
tide.
 
Sadly I cannot report the same about Argopecten irradians.  The population has
never re-established itself as it was in the 1970s.  Originally, the scallop
season was measured by the months, now it can be measured by days.
Infrequently, Long Island will see a prolific year, but those are few and far
between.  The color variations are still available and you still can find all
of the colors you previously specified, but many times the specimens are
undersized.  This is due to the annual re-occurence of the brown tide in
Peconic Bay.
 
Regards,
Linda Springer-Rushia
Farmingville, Long Island