The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according ...

Why it's awesome: Pacific geoducks are large, saltwater clams that can live longer than 165 years. These phallic-looking sea creatures have very long necks called siphons and are considered a culinary ...

Ocean quahogs are one of the longest-lived marine animals in the world and can live up to 500 years. “But from a scientific ...

A new study reveals a bright spot for shellfish populations in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Combining paleontological tools and archaeological data with conservation research, the paper finds that, ...