Sentences with phrase «clam gardens»

Snorkel over giant clam gardens in this turtle sanctuary, you may even see a turtle, and be visited by the local...

A three - year study of ancient clam gardens in the Pacific Northwest has led researchers, including three from Simon Fraser University, to make a discovery that could benefit coastal communities» food production.

From 2009 to 2011 they focused their efforts on Quadra Island due to the sheer number of clam gardens available to survey and use as experimental replicates.

One of the ways they did this was by cultivating clams in human - made, rock - walled beach terraces known as 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.

«Ancient clam gardens nurture food security.»

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.

Hear native birds call from the towering rainforest canopy, climb the same lookouts as the first explorers, see dolphins and whales at play in the shelter of the reef and discover Lizard Island's giant clam gardens only metres from the shore.

Lizard Island offers a range of unforgettable experiences, including diving and snorkeling the world famous Cod Hole, which is home to a community of massive Potato Cod, snorkel and scuba diving trips to experience the incredible marine ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef and exploring the giant clam gardens around Anchor and Watson's Bays in glass - bottom kayaks.

Premium reef sites showcase abundant marine life, including encounters with turtles and an amazing display of giant clam gardens.

Lepofsky says, «On the Northwest Coast we are fortunate to have both the tangible record of clam gardens and the culture - based knowledge of local indigenous people to educate us.

This is the first study to provide empirical evidence of ancient clam gardens» superior productivity.

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.

The researchers began their clam garden investigations in 2008.

They surveyed 11 ancient clam gardens and 10 un-walled clam beaches and compared their number, size and weight of clams.

Stay in one of the 40 private suites, The Pavilion or The Villa and enjoy superb cuisine and indulgent spa treatments after a guided snorkel over the giant clam garden and dive the world - famous Cod Hole.

View the coral reef, clam gardens, abundant marine life, swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear waters.

Travel time from the mainland: 30 minutes from Townsville, or an hour from Cairns by seaplane Circumference: 19 miles Number of Central Parks that would fit onto Orpheus Island: 4 Accommodations: 21 guest rooms Travel time to diving and snorkeling sites: Clam garden, 10 minutes; fish and coral, 20 minutes

Where to see them: Giant clam gardens can be found along the length of the reef.

This is one of the most requested luxury scenic flight day tours in Cairns that gives you the opportunity to experience and snorkel the clam gardens at the Blue Lagoon on Lizard Island.

Snorkel from the beach over giant clam gardens.

Here guests can ride around on a glass bottom boat tour and see giant clam gardens, sea turtles and premium unspoilt coral reefs.

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».

Once at the Cays, guests can explore the spectacular coral reefs and giant clam gardens.