About Revisions Clam City Palau More Info Max Depth: 26-30ft/8-9m Average Viz: 26-30ft/8-9m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Coral Aquatic Life: Might See Something 4/08/2015 5:43 AM LatitudeAdjustment

Clam City is a shore accessible salt water dive site, located in Palau. The maximum depth is 26-30ft/8-9m. The average visibility is 26-30ft/8-9m.

General Information: This privately owned island is one of the most beautiful in Palau. To visit the island, permission, from its owner Hokkons Baules, is needed. Giant Tridacnas Clams, brought to this island for protection against poachers, dot the coral slopes and sandy bottom, on the south side, of the island. Some of the clams weigh as much as 250 lb. and are estimated to Photo by Pozzolibe over 100 years old.

Reef Formation: Staghorn corals and large Porites coral heads are found along the sandy bottom of this island.

Marine life: An abundance of small reef fish, colorful Anthias, Sergeant Majors, Moorish Idols and many species of Chromis inhabit the corals.

Diving: This area offers good snorkeling. It is a popular spot for dive operators to stop for lunch break picnics.

Fascinating Facts: The clams synthesize solar energy through many tiny “black-eye” pores on the mantle. A diver or snorkeler blocking the sunlight will cause the clam to close, sometimes very quickly.