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Devon Matthews

Devon Matthews is a Minneapolis-based wildlife photographer, conservation storyteller and fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP).

Stories from Devon Matthews

A giant Atlantic cockle lies open on the beach in Fort Myers, Florida, while a beachcomber searches for shells in the background.

These Enchanting and Colorful Photos of Seashells and the Mollusks That Create Them Will Have You Marveling at the Natural World

Before they become sandy souvenirs, the baubles in the bubbles of the shoreline serve as a veritable fortress for creatures like clams, mussels and conchs