b"SCALLOPSSafety is key and always dive with a dive flag and buddy.FREEDIVINGDiving, whether freediving or scuba diving, is arguably the most sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to gathering a feed of scallops. Located anywhere from knee deep (if you are lucky to find them) down to 20m and beyond, many scallop beds are in more than achievable depths for the novice snorkeler. The non-existence of by catch and the zero impact that diving has on an environment is exactly why you should grab your mask and snorkel and take the plunge.Freediving is a sport that is becoming increasingly common and gathering scallops with this method is thoroughly enjoyable. All you need to start, is aOnce you have located a bed mask, snorkel, fins, a catch bag, and ait is easy to collect them.scallop measure.The biggest issue with diving for scallops is finding them; however, once you haveScallops love sandy bottoms identified a bed collecting them is easy.and in good water viz can be Scallop beds do move from year to year,seen from the surface.how heavily they are fished during the season, and storm activity during the winter can impact on their locations and the health of the bed. A great way to start your search is getting a bit of local knowledge under your belt, if that is not accessible then combing the beach for empty shells after a storm is the next best thing. Harbours and sandy beaches are all potential scallop gathering locations. From there it's a simple matter of getting in the water and searching.46FISHING IN GODZONE NOV/DEC 2021"