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Ellie Martel

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Ellie Martel is a former journalist and writer who now works for Legasea, a non profit organisation dedicated to restoring New Zealand’s marine environment.

The days of recreationally diving for a scallop feast have all but vanished. (Photo: Getty; image design: Alessandra Banal)

Scallop season starts today – too bad we’ve almost wiped out the species

An entire native species is on the brink of collapse, and there's one obvious cause.

By Ellie Martel

& Momoko Burgess | 1st September, 2022