Clam Bay This 570-acre estuary system was deeded to Collier County by the developer in the late '80s, and together with the County, the Pelican Bay Services Division oversees its health. Every year, reports are prepared assessing the health of the system, including: a bathymetric monitoring report, water quality report and a biological/ecological report. There are 32 total canoe trail markers. The distance from Marker #1 to Clam Pass is approximately 1 mile (one way). The distance from Marker #1 to Marker #32 is approximately 3 miles (one way). In the channel south of Clam Pass, seagrasses bind the substrate and provide a rich, productive and safe nursery area for young marine animals. Three important species are found in the Clam Bay system: shoal grass (Halodule wrightii) with small, flat strap-like leaves; turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum) with large strap-like leaves, found in deeper water; and paddle grass (Halophila decipiens) with paired oval leaves. These fragile and light-dependent true grasses are sensitive to water quality and physical disturbance. All boat traffic must stay close to the marked trail. Florida’s once abundant seagrass meadows have been badly impacted by prop scarring and degraded water quality. Please also try not to wade in the grass areas. SeaGrasses Distance Information
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