While he was working at Oregon State two decades ago, some of his colleagues explored a seafloor hot spring near the Galápagos Islands and brought back specimens of
giant white clams collected with the submersible Alvin.
Not exact matches
Some of the animals featured in the box are clownfish, humpback whale,
white - bellied sea eagle, coral,
giant clam, Blacktip reef shark, hawksbill turtle, and a prominent feature of THE SHARK!
Beneath half a mile of frigid ocean water, at the bottom of a deep trough that never sees the light of day, lay a chiaroscuro world of grayish bacteria and
giant brilliant
white clams.
There are several caves to visit, frolic in
white sand beaches, bird and bat watch, or observe
giant clams, taklobo, being raised in protected beds.
Snorkel from the
white pristine sands of the shore or into the crystal blue water to see the coral formations and
Giant Clams, shoals of Barracuda, flitting Butterfly fish,
Giant Batfish and Angel Fish.
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.