In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve mollusk, the giant clam acts as a lynchpin for its ...

February's monsoonal rainfall in northern Queensland has had a devastating effect on the Giant Clam Garden off James Cook ...

James Cook University’s (JCU) research station has lost thousands of giant clams due to February’s monsoon rainfall, with ...

"Not garbage! Not an alien!" the Seaside Aquarium posted on Facebook recently. "It's a giant marine snail egg casing!" Fully grown, the Lewis' moon snail can grow up to 5.5 inches. The Washington ...

In the shallow tropical reefs off Palau, giant clams of the genus Tridacna hide a remarkable secret. Beneath their four-foot-long shells lies iridescent blue flesh, housing what researchers have ...

Imagine a world where giant clams, those colorful behemoths of the ocean, hold the secret to making solar energy more efficient. It sounds a bit like science fiction, but recent research suggests it’s ...

The Giga Pearl is listed in the Guinness World Record at 27.65 kilograms and 138,254 carats. It is on display until 18 March ...