I n an astonishing discovery, scientists have uncovered a clam species believed to have vanished over 40,000 years ago. Known as Cymatioa cooki, this tiny bivalve was thought to exist only in ...

WASHINGTON— Responding to a petition by biologist Dwayne Meadows, Ph.D., and following the Center for Biological Diversity’s notice of intent to sue, the National Marine Fisheries Service proposed ...

This process not only clears the water but helps maintain the delicate balance needed for countless marine species to thrive. Much like the roots of a tree purify the soil, clams purify the ocean ...

Narrator: What you're looking at is a clam's foot. That's right, clams have a foot. And some species can extend it several inches. But as it turns out, a foot is just one of the many bizarre ...

Ctenoides ales – also known as the electric clam, disco clam or electric flame scallop – is just one of the species doing life its own way. Bivalves are invertebrate animals that belong to a group ...

The Olympic Peninsula is an underwater biodiversity hotspot, home to more than 750 marine invertebrates and seaweeds, from basket stars to sea cauliflower — more species than any other stretch of the ...

There are many types of clam found all over the world. Some suit steaming, others are opened and served raw (like oysters), others can be used in stews or chowders. Popular species of clam include ...

Various stakeholders implemented a Giant Clam Restocking Project in Anilao to save the endangered species from extinction. The March 15 activity included representatives from the local government ...