The Waikiki Aquarium announced today that its beloved giant clam, or Tridacna gigas, died of suspected natural causes on Tuesday. The clam was believed to be the oldest of its species in captivity ...

The clam was originally acquired from a clam farm in Palau and made its way to the Aquarium about 30 years ago where it resided in the Barrier Reef exhibit. The Waikiki Aquarium Celebrates World Ocean ...

The giant clam, with its vibrant, cape-like mantle and large, wavy shell, faces a dire future with its population plunging by over 80% in the past century, according to a new assessment led by Dr.

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according ...

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 ...

A Hiroshima University student swims alongside the giant clam Tridacna gigas. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

Sue-Ann Watson has received funding from Ian Potter Foundation, Save Our Seas Foundation, and Malacological Society of Australia. She is Treasurer of the North Queensland branch of the Australian ...