Bay scallop recovery efforts in the waters of Charlotte County will be getting a much-needed boost on Sunday when 8 million young scallop larvae are released into local waters.

The release is being spearheaded by Florida Sea Grant agent Betty Staugler with the University of Florida IFAS Charlotte County Extension, with assistance from area volunteers, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Bay Shellfish Company, and with funding support from the West Coast Inland Navigation District.