clam physiology
This hard-shelled mollusk lives in coastal intertidal zones.
This Indigenous practice enhances clam habitat for better harvests.
Clam gardening
Clam gardens help prevent this coastal issue.
Erosion
Clam gardening is a practice from these regions (local to us)
Nuu-chah-nulth/Coast Salish territories
How old can Giant Clams get?
100 years
Clams are part of this animal group that includes mussels and oysters.
bivalves
Clam gardens often include this type of human-made rock structures...
By increasing this ____ in the intertidal zone, clam gardens support growth.
Sediment aeration
Clams are often cooked this way on the beach.
steamed or pit cooked
which clam shell would make the best fake nails?
razor clam shells
This soft part of the clam is eaten and contains the digestive organs.
the siphon or belly
This change is made to the beach to increase clam productivity by creating optimal intertidal zones
flattening the beach
These species often benefit from clam gardens besides clams.
crabs, sea cucumbers, or juvenile fish
Clamshells are sometimes used for these.
tools, jewelry, art
what species of clams are harvested?
butter clams, littleneck clams, horse clams
Clams filter this from the water as their food.
plankton (or phytoplankton)
These traditional tools are used to turn over beach sediment.
clam rakes or digging sticks
Climate change threatens clam beds with this environmental issue
Ocean acidification (why? interferes with shell formation)
when beginning a clam garden, it is important (and law) to consult with...
the ha'wiih/hereditary leadership (to see which family is responsible)
For how much do clam pearls sell? (range)
$400 to $1500
This part of the clam helps it burrow into the sand.
The foot
Clam gardens help manage this aspect of population sustainability.
overharvesting or species abundance
red tide is caused by this type of microscopic organism
some Nations prefer this term instead of clam garden
"seafood garden" due to all the various species that are cared for
what is a clam guy?
a guy who basically really only eats clams