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Adult Clams

NOAA biologist holding oiled clams.

A NOAA biologist examines freshly-excavated live adult clams from heavily-oiled beach sediment on Block Island. Juvenile clams generally are more susceptible than the adults shown in this photo.

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First published on May 27, 2005, and last revised on June 1, 2005.
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