In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve mollusk, the giant clam acts as a lynchpin for ...

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 ...

Typically, giant clams weigh more than 440 pounds and span up to 47 inches wide. The largest specimen ever found weighed over a quarter ton and measured nearly five feet in width.

On July 3 in Panglao, Bohol, free diver Jmee Tiu explored a seabed filled with giant clams. Footage shows dozens of ...

Spectacular footage shows dozens of giant clams on the seabed in the Philippines. Free diver Jmee Tiu explored the underwater ...