Philippines a global hotspot for giant clams — and their illegal trade

The Philippines, a hotspot of marine biodiversity, has emerged as the global epicenter of an illicit trade in giant clams that threatens the survival of these massive sea creatures. According to a report published by wildlife trade monitor TRAFFIC, the country accounts for 99.7% of the 121,391 metric tons of giant clams seized in trafficking […]

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