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A family digs for clams in the Pacific Northwest

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Description

A family digs for clams in the Pacific Northwest. The local fishery ofDungeness crab an oysters contributes $72 million annually to local economies. (Image credit: NOAA News 091609)

Credit

NOAA News 091609

Location

Washington coast

Project

Photo Library