Authorities seized some PHP4.2 million worth of fossilized giant clam shells, locally known as “taklobo,” from a buyer in ...

and weigh up to 250 kg Around 200 tonnes of illegally harvested giant clam shells worth nearly $25 million (£18 million) have been seized in the Philippines. The seizure is one of the largest ...

These 336 giant clams, locally known as "taklobo" or "manlet," initially caught the attention of coast guard members when waves revealed some of their shells. Prompted by a hunch that more could ...

It might be impressive, but we’ve got nothing on this giant clam ... “Annual band countin from the sectioned shell revealed ...

In light of recent discussions about the possibility of hima (giant clam shell) being listed as an endangered species by the U.S. federal government and how this might impact those who carve and ...

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 ...

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 scarring, resulting from widespread chopping of reefs by fishermen using propellers mounted on small boats in order to poach giant clam shells, is visible on recent images of at least 28 reefs ...

Peel the shrimp, leaving the heads and tails on and reserving the shells. Clean the squid ... add the shrimp, clams, fennel, and bok choy shoots. Return to a boil, and add the mussels, Taylor ...

J. H. Salisbury, State Chemist, New York, has, in the " Plow, Loom and Anvil," presented an analysis of oyster and clam shells, to which the attention of our farmers, near our coasts, should be ...