When you swim through the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, there is one entity on the seafloor that's almost impossible to miss: the giant clam. Its huge, fluted shell frames a soft mantle ...

Fiji is helping restore giant clam populations through a blend of captive breeding programs, ocean nurseries and targeted partnerships.

An invasive clam species has spread to the last part of North America's shoreline, but its saltwater habitat should keep Michigan's waters untouched. The Manila clam, an invasive species originating ...

When you swim through the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, there is one entity on the seafloor that’s almost impossible to miss: the giant clam. Its huge, fluted shell frames a soft mantle ...

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 ...

Manila clams, a popular global delicacy known to also be invasive, could come to the Chesapeake Bay — but might not necessarily harm the ecosystem, experts say. The exotic species originally from Asia ...

Snorkeling Australia’s Great Barrier Reef brought me face-to-face with giant clams, colorful coral gardens, clownfish, and a famously friendly Māori wrasse. Sarah Bruning is the special projects and ...