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Giant clam populations stable, abundant when supported by cultural stewardship

Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology ToBo Lab studied giant clam ...
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Giant clams thrive in American Sāmoa under indigenous management

Giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than previously thought thanks to the help of local ...
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Metagenomics reveals distinct microbiotypes in the giant clams Tridacna maxima

New research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong, The Cawthron Institute and James Cook ...
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Giant Clams Have Genomes To Suit Their Algal Partners

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...
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How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

Giant clams thrive with Indigenous management in American Sāmoa

A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) ToBo Lab has revealed that giant clam ...
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Metagenomics reveals distinct microbiotypes of giant clams

New research highlights the impacts of benthic species assemblages on the giant clams Tridacna maxima. New research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire ...