Monday, June 27, 2016

South China Sea reefs 'decimated' as giant clams harvested in bulk

TANMEN, China (Reuters) - Ornaments made from the shells of endangered giant clams, renowned in China for having auspicious powers and the luster of ivory, have become coveted luxuries, a trend which has wreaked havoc on the ecosystem of the South China Sea.

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