Side-Green.Com - Giant Clams in Coral Reefs of the Indian Ocean - Giant clams, not only in fairy tales. Giant clams really exist, even in the waters of Indonesia. According to historical records, in 1521, Antonio Pigafetta (an explorer of the world) found a giant clam on coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. Shellfish is about 120 cm wide and weighs about 200 pounds.
However, giant clams still lose big in 1817 with those found on the west coast of Sumatra. The giant clam width 137 cm and weighs about 230 pounds. That said, the fossil giant clam is now kept in the National Museum in Northern Ireland.
However, giant clams still lose big in 1817 with those found on the west coast of Sumatra. The giant clam width 137 cm and weighs about 230 pounds. That said, the fossil giant clam is now kept in the National Museum in Northern Ireland.
First, giant clams are easy to find. But now, giant clams can only be found in certain waters. Reduced populations of giant clams mainly due to poaching. In fact, statutory, giant clams should not be taken and sold.
The record for giant clams in the black market is very high. A giant clam price could reach millions of dollars. Of course, to protect the giant clam, necessary public awareness of coastal fishermen and not to be tempted by the giant clam prices are very high. Preservation of giant clam habitat is Indonesia's natural wealth that can not be measured by the value of money.
In addition to providing the beauty and diversity of marine habitats, giant clams are natural filters that clean the sea water of toxic substances such as nitrogen and phosphate. Therefore, giant clams are a pointer to temperature changes and pollution levels in the ocean. If ocean temperatures rise sharply or polluted sea water damage, shell color will change to white.
Of giant clams, we see the diversity and richness of our land sea. Would you care for and preserve it? Were there giant shells in your area?
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