Anyone who has had the pleasure of living in (or visiting) Long Beach Island and the surrounding area has likely learned the importance of the “ReClam the Bay” campaign (visit reclamthebay.org). There are more than 28 giant clams on display along our local coastline.

FUN FACTS: Kim Kost’s giant ReClam the Bay clam in Harvey Cedars includes tiny facts about various mollusks. (Supplied photo)

The latest, in Harvey Cedars’ Sunset Park, stands out with an appearance almost resembling Grecian tile work — ornately detailed in blue and white patchwork done in decoupage. Additionally, the shell incorporates a number of fun facts about various mollusks.

The shell was hand-decorated over a month’s time by artist Kim Kost, also known to the Island as “the shell lady.”