In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve mollusk, the giant clam acts as a lynchpin for its ...

Many animal species have faced, or are currently facing, extinction. Common animals in this category include different breeds of elephants, red pandas, and tigers. Marine invertebrates, however, don't ...

Solar panel and biorefinery designers could learn a thing or two from iridescent giant clams living near tropical coral reefs, according to a new Yale-led study. This is because giant clams have ...

According to leading scientists and experts, Earth is entering its 6th Mass Extinction Event — and it’s our fault. Humans have proliferated across the planet, polluting and radically altering the ...

For coastal Indigenous communities in American Samoa, giant clams are deeply rooted in fa‘a Sāmoa (the Samoan way of life) and local food systems. According to the findings of a study published in ...

Giant clams in American Samoa are thriving, and it's thanks to local communities. Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa found that giant clams in areas managed by local villages ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

The agency says the coral reef species native to the Pacific and Indian oceans are endangered or threatened by illegal harvesting and habitat destruction. NOAA Fisheries has proposed Endangered ...

The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of causing the depletion of giant clams at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Surveillance photographs presented by the Philippine coast guard showed ...