This deep-sea community was discovered in 2016 at a depth of 624 metres in the Mississippi Canyon, Gulf of Mexico. The coral Callogorgia delta is accompanied by tubeworms and a clam.

Ruiqi Li, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado, Boulder. This dramatic decline raises urgent questions about the ripple effects on coral reefs and ocean ecosystems – and, ultimately ...

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle ... Li said. "Along with coral reefs, these clams provide important ...

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle ... Li said. "Along with coral reefs, these clams provide important habitats for other creatures living in the reefs," Li said.

"Along with coral reefs, these clams provide important ... which is generally deprived of food. If the giant clam becomes ...

According to leading scientists and experts, Earth is entering its 6th Mass Extinction Event — and it’s our fault. Humans ...

He said that from a conservation standpoint, the Coral Sea clams could be managed as one "interconnected population," while ...