11.5-million clams wash ashore on Robberg Beach
An estimated 11.5-million clams washed up on Robberg Beach in Plettenberg Bay recently, covering 5 875 square metres of sand.
The Nature Valley Trust (NVT) Marine Team, a marine research and conservation NPO, shared a statement on social media, saying that it’s not the first time a mass clam wash-up has happened in Plett.
‘Over the past week, Robberg beach has experienced a mass washout of clams… As residents may be aware, these clam washouts have become somewhat of an annual event in recent years, leaving scientists seeking answers.’
Source: capetownetc.com
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