Clams can go badly quite quickly, so you want to make sure to handle them properly. If they don't open while cooking, here's ...

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

The mantle of giant clams serves as a habitat for this algae upon which they feed. During daylight, the clams open their shells and extend their mantle tissue. This provides the sunlight needed by ...

“The giant clams are very important for the stability of the marine ecosystem and support biodiversity,” Jingchun Li said. She added that many creatures living in the shallow waters rely on their ...

Protection under the Endangered Species Act is an important step toward helping the species rebound.” Giant clams — the largest grow to a shell length of 54 inches and weigh nearly 500 pounds — live ...

“The giant clams are very important for the stability of the marine ecosystem and support biodiversity,” Jingchun Li said. She added that many creatures living in the shallow waters rely on their ...

She added that many creatures living in the shallow waters rely on their shells for shelter, and giant clams also provide food for other organisms. "Protecting them is essential for the health of ...