Seen in the Indo Pacific Oceans, these large mollusks
grow up to 4 feet long and weigh around 230 Kgs. Their shells
provide shelter for algae and sponges.
They play a valuable role in maintaining healthy coral and
oceans. Preventing biodiversity loss and preserving ocean
eco-systems are crucial in the fight against catastrophic
climate change!!
The Wildlife Justice Commission is concerned that giant clam
shells are being used as a substitute for elephant ivory.
Since China’s 2017 ban on the domestic elephant ivory trade,
giant clam shells are an increasingly popular ivory alternative.
Demand for the giant clams has surged in tandem with stricter global controls on ivory.
Southeast Asia’s waters have been further targeted by poachers since Beijing banned harvesting giant claims in its own seas in 2015.
grow up to 4 feet long and weigh around 230 Kgs. Their shells
provide shelter for algae and sponges.
They play a valuable role in maintaining healthy coral and
oceans. Preventing biodiversity loss and preserving ocean
eco-systems are crucial in the fight against catastrophic
climate change!!
The Wildlife Justice Commission is concerned that giant clam
shells are being used as a substitute for elephant ivory.
Since China’s 2017 ban on the domestic elephant ivory trade,
giant clam shells are an increasingly popular ivory alternative.
Demand for the giant clams has surged in tandem with stricter global controls on ivory.
Southeast Asia’s waters have been further targeted by poachers since Beijing banned harvesting giant claims in its own seas in 2015.
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