An iconic free swimming bivalve, the Great Scallop lives in sandy areas below low-tide levels. With distinctive square hinges they are over fished

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An iconic free swimming bivalve, the Great Scallop lives in sandy areas below low-tide levels. With distinctive square hinges they are badly depleted by commercial fishing

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Size: 6500px × 4333px
Location: Anglesey, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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