Vanishing giants: An assessment on the population status of giant clams across Malaysia

• Main Authors: Lee, Li Keat, Neo, Mei Lin, Hii, Kieng Soon, Gu, Haifeng, Chen, Chaolun Allen, Lim, Po Teen, Leaw, Chui Pin
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH Natural history
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/45096/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2024.103546

The iconic giant clams are known for its multifaceted importance throughout the Indo-Pacific -for functional, ecological, or cultural purposes. In Malaysia, habitat destruction and illegal poaching were main reasons behind the declining populations of giant clams. As previous surveys date back to 19...