mogurnda January 25, 2016 Share January 25, 2016 As if things were not bad enough for T. gigas, the reduced supply of elephant ivory has driven the Chinese market to using giant clam shells for decorative objects. The link is a summary, but the full article is a good read for anyone who has access to the journal. Not only are the harvesters overfishing the clams, but they are tearing up the reef to do it. Science: Clams on the Brink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I never understood the draw of ivory. The sculpture is amazing but would look just as good if done in wood. This is just as bad IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Heavy sigh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilRams February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 If its not one thing its another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDiver February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Horrible...and my gigas becomes rarer by the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Panda February 6, 2016 Share February 6, 2016 mmmmm clams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k February 10, 2016 Share February 10, 2016 Ivory carvings are indeed cool- much better than wood. My grandparents have a large ivory collection from the Belgian Congo, most of which is displayed or housed in the Smithsonian. Don't know how Tridacna clam shells would be a substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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