Mollusks

How do shells get their shapes?

How do shells get their shapes?

How do shells get their shapes?

5 ways to use oysters

5 ways to use oysters

5 ways to use oysters

One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction

One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction

One of the world’s biggest sea snails at risk of extinction

Giant clams are being stolen—and carved like ivory. Here's why.

Animals
Wildlife Watch

Giant clams are being stolen—and carved like ivory. Here's why.

Giant clams are being stolen—and carved like ivory. Here's why.

A freshwater mussel apocalypse is underway—and no one knows why.

A freshwater mussel apocalypse is underway—and no one knows why.

A freshwater mussel apocalypse is underway—and no one knows why.

The Bahamas’ iconic conch could soon disappear

The Bahamas’ iconic conch could soon disappear

The Bahamas’ iconic conch could soon disappear

Sea scallops suck up billions of plastic particles

Environment
Planet or Plastic?

Sea scallops suck up billions of plastic particles

Sea scallops suck up billions of plastic particles

Dive Beneath Greenland's Mysterious 'Terra Incognita'

Environment
Exposure

Dive Beneath Greenland's Mysterious 'Terra Incognita'

Dive Beneath Greenland's Mysterious 'Terra Incognita'

This Animal Grows a Temporary 'Mohawk' to Impress Females

Weird Animal Question of the Week

This Animal Grows a Temporary 'Mohawk' to Impress Females

This Animal Grows a Temporary 'Mohawk' to Impress Females

How Mussels Fool Fish Into Carrying Their Parasitic Babies

How Mussels Fool Fish Into Carrying Their Parasitic Babies

How Mussels Fool Fish Into Carrying Their Parasitic Babies

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