Sala, 56, is not simply a marine adventurer; his mission, through the National Geographic project conservation organisation ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet long and weigh over 700 pounds.

In a list of bizarre combinations, smartphones and coral reefs has to be high in the obscurity rankings. But this unlikely pairing is exactly what we find in Samsung's collaboration with coral reef ...

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 ...

New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more nutrients.

and giant clams also provide food for other organisms. “Protecting them is essential for the health of coral reefs and the marine life that depends on them.” ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels ...

Marine scientists from the University of Sydney yesterday have published the first peer-reviewed study documenting “catastrophic” coral bleaching events at the southern Great Barrier Reef in ...

Supported by By Jason Bittel Jason Bittel previously reported on federal efforts to manage illegal coral trafficking ... and they build sprawling reefs that serve as refuges for vast amounts ...

The research team meticulously tracked the health of 462 coral colonies at the University of Sydney's Great Barrier Reef research station at One Tree Island over a period of 161 days. The results ...