Surge in seizures of giant clam shells has Philippine conservationists wary
2021-03-29 13:29
PALAWAN, Philippines — In a span of six months, Philippine environmental authorities have seized 150 tons of giant clam shells from a string of operations across the island province of Palawan, suggesting a resurgence in the illegal trade of the “jade of the sea” for the Chinese engraving market. Since October 2020, authorities have been […]
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