Giant clams can weigh up to 440lbs/ 200kgs and about 3ft/ 1m across. Giant clams are sessile meaning they stay in place on the sea floor. #giantclam #giant #clam #clams #clamshells #clamshell #sealife #giantclams #underwaterphotographer #underwaterworld #oceanlife #wildlife #underwaterlife #underwater | Naturalist's Guide

Meet the giant clam. It is appropriately named, as it is the LARGEST clam and bivalve in the world. It can be very brightly colored and large - over 4.5 feet and 550 pounds. These clams sadly face many threats like habitat degradation, pollution and climate change. You can help protect giant clams and our oceans from these threats with Oceana today: https://bit.ly/3bgStHm | Oceana

A stunning look at a beautiful, colorful giant clam nestled in the reef! Nature's vibrant palette at its finest. These gentle giants are living masterpieces of the ocean. Share this beauty with someone who loves marine life! 💙🪸 #clams #clamshells #redsea #scubadivinglife #marinelife #fblifestyle #christmastime #Christmas | Red Sea Diving

Home for life. The quiet life of a Giant Clam. Once a Giant Clam settles and chooses its home on the reef, it’s there for good, soaking up the sunlight and slowly growing bigger over the years. It’s a quiet, steady existence, silently supporting the Reef from the same spot for what could be over 100 years. It makes you wonder, do we too find peace in the places we choose to call home, growing and contributing quietly over time? Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | Master Reef Guides