Happy as a clam: Dive with the world's largest bivalves, or just kick back, in Fiji fair. Jordan Riefe / Monique De Caro Consider the giant clam. A simple bivalve of two equal shells connected by a ...

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 ...

Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change. The giant clam, known for its colorful ...

Sue-Ann Watson has received funding from Ian Potter Foundation, Save Our Seas Foundation, and Malacological Society of Australia. She is Treasurer of the North Queensland branch of the Australian ...

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 ...

Giant clams, which can grow to weigh more than 200 kilograms (440 pounds), have long been traded for their shells, which are carved into decorative items, as well as for food and the aquarium trade.

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 ...