Giant clam declared critically endangered after assessment

PHYSorg
Oct 28, 2024, 2:18 pm113 pts
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 to a new assessment by a CU Boulder biologist and collaborators.

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

An Electric Solar & Sail-Powered Catamaran — The MODX 70 129

In Latin America, energy transition stirs a rise in human rights lawsuits 123

Are There Practical Solutions To Methane Emissions From Cattle? 122

Swiss Startup Launches Solar Gasoline At Fossil Fuel Industry 122

Volvo Cars Plans to Build Polestar 7 at Kosice, Slovakia Plant 118

Frozen, but not sealed: Arctic Ocean remained open to life during ice ages, study suggests 118

Oil Is Going To Take A BIG Hit 117

Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks 114

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.