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 ...

Another shell is that of the giant clam, Tridacna gigas, the largest bivalve in the world, which is now protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites).

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Additionally, a foreign fishing vessel was caught poaching coral, with over 1,200 live coral specimens and large quantities of Tridacna shells seized. "Moving forward, the CCG will continue to ...