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 ...

A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) ToBo Lab has revealed that giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than ...

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according ...

You’re reading The Food Club, the Globe’s free weekly email newsletter about the restaurant scene in Rhode Island, and beyond. Get it sent to your inbox. Now that we’re nearing summer days, this is ...

LUCENA CITY — Giant clams (Tridacna gigas) seeded in the municipal waters off Lian and Nasugbu in Batangas province more than a decade ago continue to survive and thrive in protected marine areas. In ...

Re-seeding programmes on over 50 reefs are securing the survival of the giant clam for at least another generation, according to WWF-Philippines. Re-seeding programmes on over 50 reefs are securing ...

Giant clams thrive thanks to algae living inside their bodies, which feed them sugar made from sunlight. Scientists have now uncovered genetic adaptations that allow the clams to welcome these algae ...