by Vincent Chalias | Feb 17, 2023 | CORAL - Vincent Chalias, Marine
Often when I’m asked, “What’s the difference between Indonesian Reefs and Australian Reefs?” I usually answer: The lack of Giant Clams together with the lack of fish and their smaller size. While these bivalves have been properly protected in Australia,...
by CORAL Magazine | Aug 8, 2019 | Marine, New Products
via ORA It’s been several long years since the last Tridacna gigas was available for sale in the US. Rampant overfishing for the international food industry has made this clam a rare species to encounter in the wild. Tridacna gigas is truly the Giant Clam of legend....
by CORAL Magazine | Oct 18, 2018 | Marine, New Products
via Biota Aquariums Biota has an exciting new hybrid variety of Tridacna clam to introduce to the aquarium hobby. We’re calling them “Mimosas” because they’re believed to be the result of hybridization between a Maxima Clam and a Squamosa Clam...
by Mike Tuccinardi | Mar 27, 2015 | CORAL - Mike Tuccinardi, Marine
Thailand is famed for its exotic tropical islands and lush coastal landscapes—so much so that this is all many tourists will see of the country. These picturesque destinations, largely spread out along both coasts of the Malay peninsula, are full of popular...