In the laboratory, the animals were placed in a box with two algae to hide in, one native and one exotic. Combinations of two of the four species studied were tested, always one native (green or ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

The guide aims to advance the state’s budding mariculture industry at a time when global demand for kelp products is on the rise.

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

Perhaps soon. When researchers directly measured carbon beneath commercial seaweed farms, they found it comparable to carbon ...

“When we talk about marine forests, it’s about brown algae. Most of the seaweed you see on rocks along the shore is brown algae. They provide habitats for other species, extract nutrients from the ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.