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

Giant clams are also likely harmed by ocean warming like coral reefs, suffering a similar bleaching response. The proposed designations follow a 2016 petition submitted by biologist Dwayne Meadows and ...

When a burrowing giant clam is very young, only about half a millimeter long, it picks out the home it will have for the rest of its life. It attaches itself to the rock of a reef, and as time ...

For centuries, giant clams could be found across the Indo-Pacific, especially in shallow coral regions. They can also be found off the coast of the Phillippines and in the coral reefs of Malaysia.

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 ...

“Along with coral reefs, these clams provide important habitats for other creatures living in the reefs,” Li said. “They are also important nutrient producers in shallow ocean water, which ...

One sunny morning last year, Lawrence Scheele wandered down to his local beach for a swim — something he does most days.

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 ...

Giant clams and gargantuan villas draw eco-savvy travelers back to Fiji By Jordan Riefe Published March 23, 2023, 2:52 p.m. ET ...