sediment – THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY

Bivalve’s dramatic demise is as ‘quiet as a clam’

October 17, 2010October 17, 2010

Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight – and seemingly out of mind.

Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
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The existing bridge was opened for traffic in 1940 and soldiers guarded the supports and the bridge from possible saboteurs during WWII. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The Rt. 301 Governor Harry Nice Bridge is 135 feet tall to accommodate large ship traffic to ports in Alexandria and Washington and the U. S. Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
Rt. 301 crosses the Potomac River by the Gov. Harry W. Nice Bridge. The bridge opened in 1941 and had guards posted against German saboteurs during WWII.
Approach of new Gov. Harry Nice Bridge with old bridge still standing
New and Old Rt. 301 Gov HARRY NICE BRIDGE. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photos
The downward slope of the Gov. Harry Nice Bridge towards the Commonwealth of Virginia in the distance. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
Approach to the Gov. Harry Nice Rt. 301 Bridge with the Newburg Power plant at left on the Potomac River. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo
The old bridge opened in 1940 and is in the process of being destructed and used to build fish reef. THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY photo

Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Unlike oysters, which build elaborate reefs, soft-shell clams burrow into the sediment where they are out of sight - and seemingly out of mind.
Linda's Cafe new location opens in January
Immediate Opening for Engine Surgeon
WHISTLE BLOWERS WANTED
Closed Sundays
Closed Sundays
Capt. Larry Jarboe shares his secrets
Closed Sundays

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