Surge in seizures of giant clam shells has Philippine conservationists wary

Mongabay
Mar 29, 2021, 9:29 am394 pts
PALAWAN, Philippines — In a span of six months, Philippine environmental authorities have seized 150 tons of giant clam shells from a string of operations across the island province of Palawan, suggesting a resurgence in the illegal trade of the “jade of the sea” for the Chinese engraving market. Since…

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