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
    @ssumrll4 ай бұрын

    감사합니다.

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    @joanneganon7157

    2 ай бұрын

    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

    @GeneralPadron

    27 күн бұрын

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

  • @mavicsantos5720
    @mavicsantos57204 ай бұрын

    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

    @mochjuwaini9258

    3 ай бұрын

    same with Indonesia, its also illegal

  • @mujkocka

    @mujkocka

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-gb8it7wv7s

    @user-gb8it7wv7s

    3 ай бұрын

    1:55

  • @Akiku2

    @Akiku2

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @msg4869

    @msg4869

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @MrScaryPasta
    @MrScaryPasta4 ай бұрын

    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

    @johnibrazzell764

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @MrScaryPasta

    @MrScaryPasta

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @BxBxProductions

    4 ай бұрын

    no theyre tasty

  • @desperatelyseekingrealnews

    @desperatelyseekingrealnews

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @BxBxProductions

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @KKK-gr6mi
    @KKK-gr6mi4 ай бұрын

    it's illegal to catch them in the Philippines.

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    yes, exactly

  • @johnareldemol9335

    @johnareldemol9335

    4 ай бұрын

    Iligal Kong sa dagat kita mo Naman farm Yan

  • @romeogerolaga7505

    @romeogerolaga7505

    4 ай бұрын

    Yet local took few of them and become our pulutan 😂

  • @romeogerolaga7505

    @romeogerolaga7505

    4 ай бұрын

    Yet local took few of them and become our pulutan 😂

  • @julieinthedesert420

    @julieinthedesert420

    4 ай бұрын

    Should be completely illegal, PERIOD! Along with Octopus'

  • @sophrosyne88
    @sophrosyne884 ай бұрын

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

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw48594 ай бұрын

    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

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    great, are the clams there big? or small

  • @markissboi3583

    @markissboi3583

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @howardhughes7596

    @howardhughes7596

    4 ай бұрын

    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

    @hulkgqnissanpatrol6121

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @airmanma
    @airmanma3 ай бұрын

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

  • @johnchapman-tz2oq
    @johnchapman-tz2oq3 ай бұрын

    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

    @dadrising6464

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @Everybodyknowsitimgooddgurl

    @Everybodyknowsitimgooddgurl

    9 күн бұрын

    They r Chinese boat not asian pls stooopp 💀

  • @therebex23

    @therebex23

    2 күн бұрын

    ​@@dadrising6464So...Asia is a continent and China is a country. Countries are smaller than continents. China is a country in the continent of Asia. Therefore, "Asian boats" are not specifically Chinese BUT Chinese boats ARE Asian boats.

  • @BertramBombardo
    @BertramBombardo4 ай бұрын

    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

    @VitaKet

    3 ай бұрын

    I mean clams are essentially just two giant muscles..

  • @terryfloresdgny
    @terryfloresdgny4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @liselibrownoiagz
    @liselibrownoiagz4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @talulamohinisum
    @talulamohinisum4 ай бұрын

    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

    @kimberlyspillers461

    4 ай бұрын

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

  • @laurat5143
    @laurat51434 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AsalieWilliams
    @AsalieWilliams4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @mystisith3984
    @mystisith39842 ай бұрын

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

  • @DariaRaymond
    @DariaRaymond4 ай бұрын

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

  • @seanstevenson7592
    @seanstevenson75924 ай бұрын

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

  • @LarryParamedic1
    @LarryParamedic14 ай бұрын

    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

    @gazepskotzs4

    4 ай бұрын

    Thought of that too, it sounds like a myth.

  • @crystalm4324
    @crystalm432428 күн бұрын

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

  • @DZ-cm5xw
    @DZ-cm5xw2 ай бұрын

    Nice video!

  • @christianscottlfk
    @christianscottlfk4 ай бұрын

    Its so beautiful ! Thanks for taking care of them.

  • @smallweebvlogs
    @smallweebvlogs4 ай бұрын

    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

    @maximesaindon3552

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @UKProperPrepper
    @UKProperPrepper3 ай бұрын

    the human is the predator

  • @dancreatortv5359
    @dancreatortv53593 ай бұрын

    this video is also amazing

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    3 ай бұрын

    thanks so much

  • @JiraiyaBridget
    @JiraiyaBridget4 ай бұрын

    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

    @checktheskies5040

    3 ай бұрын

    Wtf is normal?

  • @therebex23

    @therebex23

    2 күн бұрын

    ​@@checktheskies5040Status quo... Average..

  • @johnibrazzell764
    @johnibrazzell7644 ай бұрын

    Lived video and now im a subscriber 🎉

  • @tdbarton7712
    @tdbarton77124 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @user-hu8li5ko9c
    @user-hu8li5ko9c2 ай бұрын

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

  • @EteniaEdwards
    @EteniaEdwards4 ай бұрын

    Well... suddenly the Great Mighty Poo song in the related videos makes sense.wwooo video

  • @lynngauvreau8907
    @lynngauvreau89072 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @44ra697
    @44ra69719 күн бұрын

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

  • @griffithwoodyj9v
    @griffithwoodyj9v4 ай бұрын

    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

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    yes, that one

  • @AmyasLewis
    @AmyasLewis4 ай бұрын

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

  • @agathado9134
    @agathado91345 ай бұрын

    I eat clam everyday, it is good food

  • @TheDadFaxs
    @TheDadFaxs4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @AllisonEdwards-yh7vy
    @AllisonEdwards-yh7vy4 ай бұрын

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

  • @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    4 ай бұрын

    lol

  • @ronaldplant3349
    @ronaldplant33493 ай бұрын

    Great to see,conservation

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    3 ай бұрын

    thanks u so much

  • @RoderickAlexandra
    @RoderickAlexandra4 ай бұрын

    Giant clams=giant pearls, realy amazing

  • @CalanthaDavid
    @CalanthaDavid4 ай бұрын

    clams have eyes? look funny

  • @NightGary
    @NightGary4 ай бұрын

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

  • @rhaenyraitargaryen6360
    @rhaenyraitargaryen63602 ай бұрын

    It's illegal to catch them in the Philippines but China has been harvesting them from our waters.

  • @elizaguirre9959
    @elizaguirre99593 ай бұрын

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

  • @ChrisTopher-vs9zz
    @ChrisTopher-vs9zz4 ай бұрын

    wow! TASTY!

  • @ImsunaSong-gw2gs
    @ImsunaSong-gw2gs3 ай бұрын

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

  • @AnabaGomez
    @AnabaGomez4 ай бұрын

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

  • @billrobbins5874

    @billrobbins5874

    4 ай бұрын

    Magnificently unique these clams are! ♥️

  • @rajingpotato9027
    @rajingpotato90272 ай бұрын

    Its delicious

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    Ай бұрын

    thanks so much

  • @chinoching-topic
    @chinoching-topic4 ай бұрын

    That's beautiful never seen them that big

  • @willknight1005
    @willknight1005Ай бұрын

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

  • @AlikaBrown
    @AlikaBrown4 ай бұрын

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

  • @HachiYedda
    @HachiYedda4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @frankborerjr4058
    @frankborerjr40582 ай бұрын

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

  • @notmyworld44
    @notmyworld444 ай бұрын

    Excellent video with fascinating information!

  • @maineoutdoorsman677
    @maineoutdoorsman6773 ай бұрын

    Look how beautiful they are ,blue green purple,yellow

  • @SunilChristopher
    @SunilChristopher4 ай бұрын

    Those were really good times!!!!

  • @trudyclay3478
    @trudyclay34784 ай бұрын

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

  • @mikelaw9872
    @mikelaw98724 ай бұрын

    we need to protect our beautiful world.

  • @DarlingWalker
    @DarlingWalker4 ай бұрын

    I would always watch your videos when I was younger, I’m happy that I’m back here now

  • @raoulcaliente1030
    @raoulcaliente10303 ай бұрын

    Fascinating.

  • @UlaniYashashree
    @UlaniYashashree4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @KieraWinifred
    @KieraWinifred4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @SednaJoshua
    @SednaJoshua4 ай бұрын

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

  • @JolisaLuu
    @JolisaLuu4 ай бұрын

    This clam is so fresh and delicious. I live near at the beach and fishing is my familys livelihood eversince and eating fresh clam is one of my favorite. okay like

  • @siyea1943
    @siyea19434 ай бұрын

    This is a project that benefits the country and the people

  • @nayelievanswnhto
    @nayelievanswnhto4 ай бұрын

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

  • @pubwvj
    @pubwvj4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @whitneymacdonald4396
    @whitneymacdonald43964 ай бұрын

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

  • @llybophibjartskulr3799
    @llybophibjartskulr37993 ай бұрын

    This made me hungry

  • @richardtonaxvg
    @richardtonaxvg4 ай бұрын

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

  • @A.R.C.77
    @A.R.C.773 ай бұрын

    I've had mine for two years now

  • @martykardaseski7590
    @martykardaseski75904 ай бұрын

    Leave them in the ocean where they you're disturbing the the cycle

  • @meganluongepfxp
    @meganluongepfxp4 ай бұрын

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

  • @IlysTrng
    @IlysTrng4 ай бұрын

    Aye aye the creators of spongebob square pants

  • @MarviGy
    @MarviGy4 ай бұрын

    Wow❤😋

  • @Sharon-yk7xm
    @Sharon-yk7xm4 ай бұрын

    I've never seen them that big

  • @HaliaYedda
    @HaliaYedda4 ай бұрын

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

  • @duchessofwinward2798
    @duchessofwinward27984 ай бұрын

    I saw them in Tahiti. Super cool

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    thanks

  • @vidamariaixchel4962
    @vidamariaixchel49623 ай бұрын

    You’d better keep your hands off those: they have an important function.

  • @mo7am
    @mo7am4 ай бұрын

    Oh my god it's so extraordinary 😍 wow

  • @SunnieTrinh
    @SunnieTrinh4 ай бұрын

    The same people that say they feel bad for the clam are the same people that will eat a steak later tonight. thanks

  • @AlameaMartin
    @AlameaMartin4 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-hm6bn6kw6k
    @user-hm6bn6kw6k4 ай бұрын

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

  • @warrenpeece1726
    @warrenpeece17264 ай бұрын

    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

    @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    4 ай бұрын

    what’s your new theory? 😮

  • @warrenpeece1726

    @warrenpeece1726

    4 ай бұрын

    We're farm raised!@@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

  • @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    @PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim

    4 ай бұрын

    @@warrenpeece1726 lol!

  • @CayleeDennis
    @CayleeDennis4 ай бұрын

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

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    thanks so much

  • @lesstoutenburgh4688
    @lesstoutenburgh46884 ай бұрын

    Nice video thanks

  • @TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox
    @TheJudiBambiPurrsParadox4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @annettereed6146
    @annettereed61462 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @kalakala10011
    @kalakala100113 ай бұрын

    Its good to know that giant clams are being propegated and looked after. Do all things do no harm.

  • @44ra697
    @44ra69719 күн бұрын

    You know the giant clams shell here in the Philippines is like a treasure there a feature in TV and sell to high value 😂😂😂😂

  • @BotsWeekendCovers
    @BotsWeekendCovers4 ай бұрын

    Fascinating video, thank you!

  • @LaeliaLuong
    @LaeliaLuong4 ай бұрын

    great video! really enjoyed seeing the rare species

  • @TonyFarmUs

    @TonyFarmUs

    4 ай бұрын

    thanks so much

  • @joanofarcxxi
    @joanofarcxxi4 ай бұрын

    So interesting this harvesting, and what amazing creatures. 💙🌊

  • @verydeadfly
    @verydeadfly4 ай бұрын

    or "males" depending who's around they aren't actually hermaphrodites they do have genders but can switch very very quickly and can be picky or shy

  • @DeathsGarden-oz9gg
    @DeathsGarden-oz9gg4 ай бұрын

    Um they filter the water so your eating any and all pollution in them waters even if it was decides ago. Also they help prevent ocean damage during storms removal of these will arode the beach faster.

  • @496705635
    @4967056353 ай бұрын

    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. ❤

  • @Secret_Takodachi
    @Secret_Takodachi2 ай бұрын

    I'd say those shells are works of art even before they get carved by humans ❤

  • @raphaeljonesia
    @raphaeljonesia4 ай бұрын

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

  • @glesupdates2098
    @glesupdates20984 ай бұрын

    Very interesting one

  • @DempseyDam
    @DempseyDam4 ай бұрын

    This dude has balls and a stomach of steel. Most of them exotic things have micro bacteria even if cooked will still survive. How this guy still alive amazes me. it make me hungry

  • @JeehyeShin-yx4wh
    @JeehyeShin-yx4wh3 ай бұрын

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

  • @BellamyHa
    @BellamyHa4 ай бұрын

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