Sentences with phrase «beach clam gardens»
«We discovered that flattening the slope of ancient beach clam gardens expanded the real - estate for clams at the intertidal height at which they grow and survive best,» explains Salomon.
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When the researchers transplanted more than 800 baby clams into six ancient clam gardens and five non-walled natural beaches to compare their growth rates they made a groundbreaking discovery.
One of the ways they did this was by cultivating clams in human - made, rock - walled beach terraces known as clam gardens.
The researchers discovered that ancient clam gardens made by Aboriginal people produced quadruple the number of butter clams and twice the number of littleneck clams as unmodified clam beaches.
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Snorkellers are rewarded for little effort with coral gardens, brightly coloured tropical fish and giant clams just moments from the island's beaches.
Snorkel from the beach over giant clam gardens.
An island - hopping day trip around the enclosed lagoon visiting the various islets (known locally as Motu) is a great option, with plenty of coral gardens stocked with giant clams to snorkel, and white sandy beaches to sun yourself.
After a short Zodiac ride to the beach at Watson's Bay, guests can join a guided walk, relax on the beach, or snorkel in the warm clear waters and view the «clam gardens».