Harvest Giant Clam - Tridacna gigas - Fishermen Harvest Millions of Giant Clams This Way

Harvest Giant Clam - Tridacna gigas - Fishermen Harvest Millions of Giant Clams This Way
Have you ever seen these giant giant clams? At first glance, they look very much like coral reefs on the seabed, but in fact these are giant giant clams that can reach a weight of up to 500kg. So are these giant clams considered seafood or not and how do people harvest them? We invite you to explore with us in today's video.
Giant clams, true to their name, we can easily recognize them by their very large size, can be up to 1.3 meters long, with an average weight of more than 250kg. They are slow-growing, long-lived creatures and the world's largest living bivalve. They are found in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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[@ssumrll]

감사합니다.

[@TonyFarmUs]

Thank you very much, we will continue to try to produce more quality videos. Wishing you and your family good health, success and happiness

[@joanneganon7157]

I have seen them before . The folks on the food show had to ask the Prime Minister if they could harvest one! You and your crew have done a fabulous job regrouping the species 🎉. JO JO IN VT 🇺🇲💞

[@GeneralPadron]

Leviticus Ch. 11, no, they are not food.

[@mavicsantos5720]

These giant clams plays a role in the environment. It is illegal to get giant clams in the Philippines. It takes years for a guant clam to grow. So please take care of them.

[@mochjuwaini9258]

same with Indonesia, its also illegal

[@mujkocka]

Each line on the shell is a year. That’s how long it takes.

[@user-gb8it7wv7s]

1:55

[@Akiku2]

They're harvesting to increase the population, according to the video.

[@msg4869]

Same with fiji they are hard to find in the fiji area due to over undulance

[@KKK-gr6mi]

it's illegal to catch them in the Philippines.

[@TonyFarmUs]

yes, exactly

[@johnareldemol9335]

Iligal Kong sa dagat kita mo Naman farm Yan

[@romeogerolaga7505]

Yet local took few of them and become our pulutan 😂

[@romeogerolaga7505]

Yet local took few of them and become our pulutan 😂

[@julieinthedesert420]

Should be completely illegal, PERIOD! Along with Octopus'

[@MrScaryPasta]

In Sea World San Diego, there’s a humongous giant clam that sits peacefully in a large aquarium. It houses a very large pearl. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I hope more people work to help save this beautiful species from extinction. We all need to do our part to conserve nature and protect it.

[@johnibrazzell764]

I'm going to Sea World soon. And now I can't wait to see their giant clam🎉

[@MrScaryPasta]

@@johnibrazzell764 It’s pretty big. To me it’s like a living fossil. And the fact it produced a pearl too, EPIC and ASTONISHING

[@BxBxProductions]

no theyre tasty

[@desperatelyseekingrealnews]

@@BxBxProductions Cor! that's really funny, did you think it up all by yourself, you clever thing , Now run along and tell mummy you made a joke on the computer

[@BxBxProductions]

@@desperatelyseekingrealnews yes!!! omg!! mommy will be so praud!1!! 💅

[@bjw4859]

I live in Australia & my father owned a charter boat so we visited the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef for years & saw many of these clams in the wild while diving, they really are an amazing part of the life that goes on underwater.

[@TonyFarmUs]

great, are the clams there big? or small

[@markissboi3583]

@@TonyFarmUs same as your video ive seen also on barrier reef some are huge gigantism bigusdickuss

[@howardhughes7596]

In '99 I saw one there that was about five foot long. Beautifully colored. I have a fluted one that I found in Samoa in '82 that is only about 12 inches long, but the flutes are almost two inches. That one i have packed away in the US. One day it will be in someone's aquarium. @@TonyFarmUs

[@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121]

We find smaller ones washed up near the 12 apostles usualy around 20-30cm, I'm guessing they die as it gets too cold? 🤔

[@BertramBombardo]

I have half of a giant clam shell that weighs at least 50 lbs. Often, after having to lift and move the thing, I am awe-struck to think how strong the muscle that once lived inside it had to be in order open and close that shell.weldone

[@VitaKet]

I mean clams are essentially just two giant muscles..

[@liselibrownoiagz]

Man I remember watching this when I was 12...you alongside my grandfather inspired me to get my scuba certification. He told the thrilling stories, and you showed me how exciting and beautiful the “Blue” world can be.

[@johnchapman-tz2oq]

I worked on a boat on The Great Barrier of Australia and witnessed Asian boats gathering our Clams and destroying our reef in the process. Thank you for preserving our valuable resource.

[@dadrising6464]

It aint asian boats.. ita the chinese. (In most cases st least)

[@terryfloresdgny]

I didnt know about the giant clams culture and the importance of this kind of farm to protect the natural population of this species in particular. Thanks as always.

[@airmanma]

They shouldn't be eating them. They filter the waters.

[@sophrosyne88]

It kills me to see how greed pushed this magnificant creature to the edge of extinction

[@AsalieWilliams]

for the information of those who say that they practically do not feel pain, have you noticed how he avoids a simple touch? the whole molusk is essentially a continuous nerve. great video

[@talulamohinisum]

since i have watched the very first video of Jonathan Birds blue world 5 months ago i am now a rescue diver been to 4 different countries and bought my own gear. I want to say Jonathan you are my true inspiration!

[@kimberlyspillers461]

You’re a quick study and a fast mover! Congrats!! Will you be doing any videos?

[@seanstevenson7592]

I didn't see them running very fast, so why say they were catching giant clams......😂. lol. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@laurat5143]

Oh my God. I'm very impressed by the size of the Giants and the amazing colors I have seen when in the water. I'm sure happy to see that people are protecting them. They can sell for their tasty meat. 😊Thumbs up to the people who raise them in safe beds. 👍 thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@tdbarton7712]

Very interesting. In the 1960s I remember my aunt had a pair of these giant clam shells in her pool area. I was always intrigued by the enormity of the pair.

[@JiraiyaBridget]

Jon I dont know if you realise how valuable it is to have a wildlife presenter who has a sense of humour, and explains the biology of the stuff without being for lack of a better word, barmy. In other words, nobody in that industry is normal apart from you and Sir David Attenborough!

[@checktheskies5040]

Wtf is normal?

[@LarryParamedic1]

I am in my sixties now, but I can still remember back to my childhood and watching old b&w programs on television. Whenever there was a movie that had a Giant Clam, there would always be a diver for one reason or another that would always be trapped by the Giant Clam. Thank You very much for sharing this video. I enjoyed it..

[@gazepskotzs4]

Thought of that too, it sounds like a myth.

[@christianscottlfk]

Its so beautiful ! Thanks for taking care of them.

[@DariaRaymond]

And when a mommy clam and daddy clam love eachother very much... wwooo video

[@mystisith3984]

I find them so beautiful in their environment. No desire whatsoever to eat them.

[@AllisonEdwards-yh7vy]

We need to hybridyze cold water clams so they can get this big. thanks

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

lol

[@smallweebvlogs]

The only thing i wanna harvest from these guys are their gorgeous blue colors from a well lit and clear photo. Absolutely gorgeous, never would have known

[@maximesaindon3552]

Right? I was not expecting them to be so damn gorgeous! Especially the little baby ones whose colours are much more vivid. If I had enough money and a lot ocean, I too would raise giant clams.

[@lloydgarciazip]

it would be really cool if you did a similar video on the coral farms in Malaysia and Australia that are in the ocean. Ive only seen brief videos of them on facebook groups but they have like fields and fields of hammers and torches.love your video

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks so much

[@AnabaGomez]

Never thought there would be so many of them gathered in shallow waters ! amazing video

[@billrobbins5874]

Magnificently unique these clams are! ♥️

[@KieraWinifred]

next time your back you should ask to see some of the private gardens. local palauans collect them and plant them in secret spots for easy access when needed. but just end up collecting for years . giants you wouldnt believe.

[@TheDadFaxs]

I've seen a lot of food shows. and always had mixed feelings when seeing someone eat a giant clam. Now that I know they are being farmed and not just taking from the wild. I'm okay with it. And yes I know not all will be a farmed clam but the fact someone had the insight to say we need these to last a lifetime and provide money for generations is awesome to see

[@AmyasLewis]

Please help to protect them. Dont let poachers get to them. thanks for great video

[@HachiYedda]

In korea,many people raise them as a pet,although they should pay much money to buy them.but in japan,people eat them as a food and I think the price position of giant clam in Japan is similiar to abalone in korea , thanks for share video

[@AbhishekBella]

Im amazed by giant clams they are beautiful and it has a lot of different colors! I want to go back to Camiguin island again to see them amazing creatures,some of them almost half of my size as im a tiny person.

[@griffithwoodyj9v]

youtube put this video on my dashboard 3 times within a year. The only one I would actually watch over and over again! love clams! good work! love your video

[@TonyFarmUs]

yes, that one

[@willknight1005]

Way too beautiful to eat but I understand 👍 this aquaculture is very important, well-done.

[@OtisBelinda]

Wow.... that was beautiful. This is the kind of operation thats both environmentally sustainable AND profitable. Not to mention theyre really delicious!

[@crystalm4324]

I’m soooo glad they are doing this… it’s my dream to see one of these!!

[@nayelievanswnhto]

Best way to find bigger clams palawan coron philipines,love this video

[@KaylinTo]

Thanks for doing these. Recently developed an interest in Clams and other ocean life.

[@warrenpeece1726]

Wow! Watching how these clams are bred, raised, and harvested - obliviously I assume - has given me a new theory of life, the universe, and everything!

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

what’s your new theory? 😮

[@warrenpeece1726]

We're farm raised!@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

@@warrenpeece1726 lol!

[@felisamcdonald6116]

A sustainable resource! Wonderful!

[@SednaHilda]

This would be one of my dream trips. Great information on the mariculture process. If they let me in the water over there snorkeling I would be in the water for hours. I cant wait to get some clams in my 1600 gallon system once its completed.love your video

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks so much

[@44ra697]

Your business is so amazing, I know there are need a long time to get that size .

[@HaliaYedda]

If I’m not mistaken, I’m sure that’s the clam Sandy fought in her first episode where she met Spongebob. thanks

[@TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox]

I'm happy giant clams are being restored. I realize these farms wouldn't exist if there weren't some sold for food and proceeds...but at least they sell and use the shell as well, AND put some back into the oceans to restore their populations and reproduce into the oceans, as well as collected for the farms. I love mother of pearl. Same goes for abalone..some do restore populations and the shell is gorgeous.

[@AlameaMartin]

Whoahh!.love. to see these amazing creature..how lovely 😍

[@NightGary]

I want one as a pet. Though it would easily out live me. thanks, realy hungry

[@meganluongepfxp]

Thank you for showing us the clam farm. Hopefully they can need replenishing help. I would help them.

[@Sandy98741]

It is amazing. That something that big. Starts off so small.

[@chinoching-topic]

That's beautiful never seen them that big

[@richardtonaxvg]

Very nice video! Thanks for sharing!!! Clams love light!! Sooo nice!

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

excellent program: beautiful shells and fascinating details. Thank you!

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

I love this video of giant clams..they are fascinating!! ❤

[@UlaniYashashree]

What a wonderful specimen. I hope it lives many more years and inspires a deep love of the sea in young and old everywhere! Thank you for sharing!nice this video

[@CayleeDennis]

AWESOME video! Loved how you captured it all. The weather looked hot! Most likely very humid and..... clammy. ;) love your video

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks so much

[@NightRoberts]

i dont know, What are the main threats to giant clam populations, and what conservation measures are being implemented to protect them?

[@pubwvj]

Best way to preserve something is to develop a market and sustainable supple chain. Look at how well pigs, chickens, cattle, goats, sheep, corn and wheat do. BTW, do not worry, giant clams are not rare or going extinct extinct. They are wonderful to see in the wild along with corals and fish. Thank you for presenting a well done video on these beautiful animals.

[@agathado9134]

I eat clam everyday, it is good food

[@RoderickAlexandra]

Giant clams=giant pearls, realy amazing

[@veronicahughesbad]

My father was similar. We lived in the Philippines and went into the jungle to search for exotic plants to transplant into our yard which was a botanical garden. He was able to tame wild parrots. I wished I had asked him how he learned his skills.

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks so much

[@NoName-yi3oz]

Yummy

[@foodlover2830]

That should also be illegal to pick those plant unless you are license.

[@juanblanco89]

wow, very informative. i have visited the clam reservation center in Camiguin, Philippines. the community is doing a great job there. i did not know that clam meat commands a high price .👍

[@user-hu8li5ko9c]

ขอซื้อหอย5ล้านตัวและอื่นๆ.....คุณอนันต์วรรณ ชุมแสง❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤คุณเพ็ญนภาพัชร ชุมแสง.....และอื่นๆ,

[@robertwilhelm2298]

fascinating to see how different people around the world survive, make a living, and show the diversity of life. Thanks for walking us through the process of harvesting.

[@TonyFarmUs]

I'm so happy because you liked it 😆

[@maineoutdoorsman677]

Look how beautiful they are ,blue green purple,yellow

[@AlikaBrown]

Im putting this in my Giant Clam presentation for school,amazing video

[@JeehyeShin-yx4wh]

I had eaten it once in Thailand. It was absolutely gorgeous. 👍

[@mikelaw9872]

we need to protect our beautiful world.

[@TayenJones]

That place is absolutely amazing. Do you think the water quality around the island has an impact on how well the clams are doing?

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks so much

[@elizaguirre9959]

It quite beautiful to see this God's creation.The shell is useful and delicious as well.Very interesting.

[@trudyclay3478]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. It was extremely informative kudos.

[@adelewalkerifs]

Woww!, Plenty of giant clams, in my country we call it taclobo shell pearl, you can find stone pearl inside the shell, which is expensive in the market, if you take a look some of them are already dead meaning they had taken the pearl and the meat which is plenty of nutrients. thanks for great video

[@JocastaAmrita]

Nice videos, just recently stumbled upon your channel. You are a far braver person than I, I have a paralyzing fear of deep water, let alone being down there with such strange creatures, but you make it look all so natural.

[@SednaJoshua]

Wow, amazing, how plenty,,, thanks for great video

[@davidbwa]

Like the video, wish you said where the geographical locations were. Also, at the end when talking about the carving you talked about the transformation - It was nice to see artists carving but it would also have been nice to see a few quick shots of finished carvings.

[@terrijaree7371]

Did you watch to the end?

[@mariebrooks875]

what an interesting video. Thank you. I did a project on the giant clams many moons ago in grade school. I knew they were endangered, but had no idea they were being bred commercially - such a good idea.

[@UKProperPrepper]

the human is the predator

[@496705635]

Bless you, for the blessings of these miraculous creatures ~ They are absolutely Beautiful! I feel as though a Wonderous Gift, has been bestowed upon me by watching this incredible video! Many blessings to you. ❤

[@blazefairchild465]

In the late 60s these large clam shells could be found in pool & yard stores for decorative use ,I remember smaller one in pet stores . I saw them mainly in Japan & California, I was very interested in decorative shells as I had an out door koi pond & my brothers had indoor fish tanks. All these years later, many countries,states and different aquaculture we don’t have any of our old shells, starfish ,or sand dollars as it was stolen in a move from west coast back East we lost many valuable irreplaceable items. Funny how you forget things until something triggers your memory.

[@raphaeljonesia]

Fantastic...breathtaking...pure joy, thankyou so much for making this video, I want all of them now 😍😍

[@notmyworld44]

Excellent video with fascinating information!

[@johnibrazzell764]

Lived video and now im a subscriber 🎉

[@levijosephxiwj]

Awesome pearl findings in oysters

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

Fascinating video, thank you!

[@SunilChristopher]

Those were really good times!!!!

[@vivianlouisatsk]

Its crazy they consume these beautiful clams. I wouldnt think there is much meat to consume once they close up

[@DZ-cm5xw]

Nice video!

[@frankborerjr4058]

Continue to do good works. Thank you for the uplifting presentation. 🎉FRBJR

[@BellamyHa]

Sure we all can . A full bottle of Tabasco is necessary then. thanks for share video

[@genevievegonzalezxumi]

Ive absolutely have been loving all your content i just have to come all the way to the beginning and make sure I soak in all your amazing content. Love the videos Jonathan, Crew and family!!

[@duchessofwinward2798]

I saw them in Tahiti. Super cool

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks

[@GainellBanasiewicz]

man this video quality is aesthetic, brings me back to the late 2000s. my heart is at ease, thank you.

[@mo7am]

Oh my god it's so extraordinary 😍 wow

[@tamibell4325]

This was really fascinating and interesting. Thank you so much for sharing!❤

[@brennajasonugzkj]

Man I like a giant clam that smells like the ocean,amazing video

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

It's amazing how many cool things there are in the world. I really enjoyed this video.

[@LaeliaLuong]

great video! really enjoyed seeing the rare species

[@TonyFarmUs]

thanks so much

[@ListenAndWhisper]

I’m glad they’re harvesting them sustainably. I hope they send some back to reefs to replenish what people poach and try to help grow their numbers again.

[@annettereed6146]

This was very interesting. I did not know that clans could be so colorful and pretty. Not did i know that the could get so big.

[@BabyHoolighan]

I think the clams are beautiful, and strangely, I immediately disengaged at the scenes cutting them up for food. I think I had a vegan moment.

[@glendavictoriaju]

You my sir have GIANT PEARLS for sticking your hand inside that clam and letting it close like that!! I was expecting it to just latch on but nope. You just taught me something I never knew. :)) thank you

[@LDsupporteachother]

As a life long diver in many countries (I am now only in my 40s)- i will absolutely take a closer look at big clams. Thank you for this video.

[@hydrotilling7043]

🐚🐚🐚🐚🌷🐚🐚🌷🐚🌷 the one I have it’s as big as the pictures at the very beginning I love it I visit it daily. I treat it like a symbol of water. 💧 It’s a good friend of mine and I give it respect. I normally don’t do that with nonliving items but I love it.❤

[@jonathansantos2271]

Yes, please harvest more....let's try to re populate them in balanced style and place them in groups of diver tourist routes? I found something needed.... thank you.... Through the years💌