sentences:  The fishery was effectively wiped out with the sudden onset of red tide in the early eighties and by overharvesting, preventing regeneration.Kenmare Bay suffered a similar fate and urchin "fishing" is now unheard of in these bays.Among those involved in the scallops were Frank Arundel of Ahakista, Jim Flynn of Gearhmeen, Jack Connolly, Gearhmeen, Mossy Cremin, John and Jimmy O Mahony (Durrus) and Con Coughlan, Patsy Flynn, and Mattie Coughlan were all well-known fishermen during the 50s and 60s.