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