WASHINGTON— Responding to a petition by biologist Dwayne Meadows, Ph.D., and following the Center for Biological Diversity’s notice of intent to sue, the National Marine Fisheries Service proposed ...

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this series of stories called Species of the Month, the Light sheds light on other, lesser-known ...

Last month, officials confirmed the discovery of a new non-native species in Lake Champlain. Two and a half specimens of the golden clam were found at a boat launch in Whitehall. The golden clam has ...

The agency says the coral reef species native to the Pacific and Indian oceans are endangered or threatened by illegal harvesting and habitat destruction. NOAA Fisheries has proposed Endangered ...

According to leading scientists and experts, Earth is entering its 6th Mass Extinction Event — and it’s our fault. Humans have proliferated across the planet, polluting and radically altering the ...

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according ...

Guam’s congressional delegate has raised concerns about a NOAA Fisheries proposal to list some species of giant clams under the Endangered Species Act, saying the agency should consider the clams’ ...

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at ...

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Thursday, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors,... Read Story ...

When clams gamble on living with a killer, sometimes their luck may run out, according to a new study. When clams gamble on living with a killer, sometimes their luck may run out, according to a ...