Giant clams are reef-dwelling bivalves that reach unusual sizes through a partnership with
photosymbiotic algae. To date, no shell-based biogeochemical proxy has been found which …

Giant clams produce massive calcified shells with important biological (eg, defensive) and
ecological (eg, habitat-forming) properties. Whereas elevated seawater temperature is …

The chemical composition of mollusk shells is a useful tool in (paleo) climatology since it
captures inter-and intra-annual variability in environmental conditions. Trace element and …

Increasing evidence suggests that nearshore turbid coral reefs may mitigate bleaching of
reef building calcifiers and play a critical role in the future of marine biodiversity in coastal …

Shells of the giant clam Tridacna can provide decade‐long records of past environmental
conditions via their geochemical composition and structurally through growth banding …

Seasonal-interannual climate change is an important component of Earth's climate system
and has a significant impact on ecosystems and social systems. However, the short-run of …

The giant clam shells are considered excellent marine bioarchives and have been used in
studying current and past climate variabilities. Here, we present the microstructure and …

Growth-increment and isotopic studies of shells of the marine bivalve Glycymeris americana
are a potential source of information bearing on its life history and preferred environment …

Coral reefs are highly vulnerable to a multitude of global to local stressors associated with
human activity and are declining at an alarming rate. In recent years, nearshore turbid coral …

This study delves into utilizing Seagrass as a bioindicator for heavy metal detection in semi-
enclosed marine ecosystems, with a specific focus on the Jordanian coast of the Gulf of …