Bay Scallops Traditional Cache

This cache is located in Scrub Trail area of Highlands Hammock State Park. The park is open from 8:00 am until sunset, 365 days a year, including all holidays. There is a fee to enter the park. The fish series of caches will take you along the Scrub Trail. You might see a variety of wildlife along this open and scenic trail including deer, bear, pigs, snakes just to name a few.

Bay scallops (Argopecten irradians) live in shallow, nearshore waters along Florida’s Gulf coast, from Pensacola to the Florida Keys. These bivalves are usually found nestled in seagrass beds and are easily distinguished from other bottom-dwelling animals by their electric blue eyes. Bay scallops are capable of swimming by opening and closing their shells rapidly to generate thrust, which can make catching them more challenging.