Found on dry flat sandy gradient above sea level
Found in dry flat sandy patch above sea level
Found along low tide zone
Found growing on sandy embankment
Found in large numbers in higher elevations along the upper marsh.
Found in the upper marsh near the sand of the beach.
Seen on the sandy dunes lining the beach.
Found next to pickleweeds on higher elevation next to the river on the marsh
Found near the river flowing through the marsh across the cord grass. On higher elevation
Found near the coast line near the ocean on the surface of the mud
Wondering around in groups of 3-4. White head, neck and under parts. Pink legs.
Bean clam of many different colors found in the sand we sampled. Clustered at the surface of the sand as well. Many lumped together
Found about 25 meters from water edge at low tide
Marine isopod found 85m above water line at low tide
This hydroid could be observed growing on many bean clams. The appendages of this organism could be seen sticking out from the wet sand of the intertidal sandy beach.
This flowering plant could be observed growing in the harsh upper zone of the beach, indicating it's hardiness and tolerance for high salinity levels.
Found at surf line, with small waves still washing over it. Appears to have died more recently.
These clams were observed most prevalently in a distinct band along the shore. This pattern of distribution likely varies by tidal conditions, moving along the moisture gradient to support the best conditions for suspension feeding.