Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

A new study reveals a bright spot for shellfish populations in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Combining paleontological tools ...

Imagine a world where silent heroes work tirelessly beneath the waves, shaping the fate of entire ecosystems without ever ...

As the soft-shell clams in Cumberland have practically disappeared, the town has started an experiment planting juvenile ...

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 ...

The oldest known reliably aged giant clam was 63 years old. “Preventing U.S. imports of giant clams under the Endangered Species Act is so critical to helping these species avoid overexploitation and ...

SINGAPORE – One of Singapore’s three remaining giant clam species has not been recorded here in over 20 years, with one expert saying its “disappearance” could reflect the declining ...

The giant clam, or Tridacna gigas, is the best-known species of giant clams. It is the world’s largest marine bivalve mollusk, a group of invertebrate animals with two-part shells. It can grow up to 4 ...

The giant clam, or Tridacna gigas, is the best-known species of giant clams. It is the world's largest marine bivalve mollusk, a group of invertebrate animals with two-part shells.