www.nationalgeographic.com One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction A century of unregulated harvesting for its gigantic shell has left the horse conch far more vulnerable than scientists realized.
Impactspixabay.com One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction A century of unregulated harvesting for its gigantic shell has left the horse conch far more vulnerable than scientists realized.
Impacts www.pressherald.com Environmentalists propose Mainers farm quahogs to beat pests Manomet, based in Plymouth, Mass., says the harder species of clam can better stand up to predators.
Resilience Raising giants The Philippines has spent three decades restoring legendary clams—some that can grow to 500 kilograms, the biggest in the world!
Causes Gabonese timber linked to illegal logging seized in Antwerp Belgian authorities have blocked a shipment of tropical timber from Gabon after a tip-off by Greenpeace.
Impacts abcnews.go.com How big should a clam get? Maine eyes new harvest rules Lawmakers in Maine will consider a proposal designed to boost the state's sagging clam harvest, but clammers and conservationists are already divided about the idea.
Causes thebarentsobserver.com Can Finland’s forests withstand Chinese-driven growth? There are currently five major forestry-related projects underway in Finland driven, at least in part, by Chinese investment.
