For coastal Indigenous communities in American Samoa, giant clams are deeply rooted in fa‘a Sāmoa (the Samoan way of life) and local food systems. According to the findings of a study published in ...

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 thanks to algae living inside their bodies, which feed them sugar made from sunlight. Scientists have now uncovered genetic adaptations that allow the clams to welcome these algae ...