23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A live geoduck emerges from its sandy habitat on Whidbey Island, WA.
A live geoduck (Panopea generosa) emerges from its sandy habitat at low tide on Whidbey Island, Washington - a rare glimpse of this Pacific Northwest native in its natural environment. This remarkable bivalve can live over a century and serves as an indicator of intertidal ecosystem health.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Freeland, Washington, United States of America |
| Camera: | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| Copyright: | © Camille Mills |