Crabs brought material to the surface from a depth of 20 to 30 centimeters below the ground, forming mounds like this one. This proves that the shell deposits were not merely superficial. Credit: Patrick Nunn
The island kingdom of Fiji is a tiny island that hardly anyone knows and which consists almost entirely of mussel shells. Researchers have discovered that it was created by humans 1200 years ago — as a by-product of their daily meals.
The island kingdom of Fiji is a tiny island that hardly anyone knows and which consists almost entirely of mussel shells. Researchers have discovered that it was created by humans 1200 years ago — as a by-product of their daily meals.
