On Hvar, there are fines for removing noble pen shells from the beach. These fines are €67 (around £57) per shell, so if you decide to take a few of these you could be hit with a serious ...

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The rules don’t just target party-goers though. For example, removing noble pen shells from Hvar beaches will result in a £55/per shell fine. It’s important to note that Hvar is not the only ...

If someone removes a noble pen shell, a protected endemic clam, they are fined €67 (around $72.04) for each. Other European destinations have also started to police or limit tourists who are ...

The Noble Pen Shell, part of the Pinnidae family, is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of all pen shells, reaching up to 4 feet in size. This shell is known for its beautiful copper ...