Sea erosion defences, Han Island, Carteret Atoll, Papua New Guinea

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Clam shells lay at the base of coconut trees, placed there by islanders in the hope of protecting the roots from further erosion, on Han Island, Carteret Atoll, Papua New Guinea, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006.

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Size: 3504px × 2336px
Location: Carteret Atoll, Papua New Guinea
Photo credit: © jeremy sutton-hibbert / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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