Authorities have recovered P8.1 million worth of fossilized giant clam shells locally called taklobo or manlet in Balabac, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Monday.

A large fossilised clam shell, believed to have been formed 180,000 years ago, has failed to sell at auction. The 110cm (3.5ft)-wide shell, found in Kenya in 2017, is considered unusual as both ...

And that shell comes in all different sizes. There are small clams, like these, which are often used for cooking. And then there are giant clams, which can grow more than a meter long and weigh as ...

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 ...

Without the algae, the giant clams can starve. “The giant clams are very important for the stability of the marine ecosystem and support biodiversity,” Jingchun Li said. She added that many creatures ...

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 ...

Without the algae, the giant clams can starve. “The giant clams are very important for the stability of the marine ecosystem and support biodiversity,” Jingchun Li said. She added that many creatures ...

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 ...