Shellfish. The marine intertidal area of the ocean beach is the location of large and prolific beds of Pacific razor clams (Siliqua patula). These shellfish beds perform several ecological functions, including nutrient cycling, water quality enhancement, and serving as a food source for invertebrates, fish, mammals, and birds. In addition, these shellfish beds are the foundation of an important recreational fishery.
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Samples: Shoreline Master Program Grant Agreement, Grant Agreement, Grant Agreement
