The fishermen had come for the giant clams, massive mollusks measuring as much as four feet across and weighing 500 pounds. Grinding their boat propellers against coral in the South China Sea, they ...

Discover the challenges and solutions for conserving giant clams in South-east Asia, focusing on anti-poaching, restoration, ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. The raid Friday was the third giant clam bust in just over a month. Since the beginning of March, about $30 million ...

A new report released by the Wildlife Justice Commission identifies the giant clamshell trade as a “cause for concern.” It suggests the trade could have links with organized crime, and that it could ...

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 ...

Think of the inhabitants of a coral reef, and chances are you’ll think of a giant clam, the largest aquatic mollusc on Earth at up to 250 kilograms and a metre long. But despite its size and fame, the ...