And we head towards the surprises that Leiner had promised us, on this tour of the Rock Islands...
Passing through the German Channel...
Seeing the German Channel from the surface is a different experience all together than seeing it from the air...
Dredged debris from the reef of either side of the German Channel is clearly visible...
Stopping by at the Big Drop Off...
Location of the Big Drop Off...
Located right next to Ngemelis Island, the Big Drop Off is a popular place to snorkel...
At the Big Drop Off, the sea-bed almost suddenly goes from 3 feet to 100 feet, which is visible in the satellite image above. The variation in depth makes the Big Drop Off an ideal location to spot corals and +marine life...
Buoyed at the Clam City, a habitat for giant clams... xxx
Location of the Clam City just north of Mecherchar Island...
The clams synthesize solar energy through many tiny “black-eye” pores on the mantle...
A snorkeler blocking the sunlight will cause the clam to close, sometimes very quickly...
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