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Iloilo Giant Clam Restoration Project

Concepcion, Iloilo

Concepcion, Iloilo is a coastal fishing village in the Iloilo province on the island Panay.  This municipality is known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque islands.

The local population has a strong connection to their traditional roots of fishing. Recently, the community has embarked on several projects to project the marine life around the various islands. 

Here in one of Concepcion’s pristrine islands lies our Giant Clam project. Our goal is to reintroduce these endangered species back into the waters of Concepcion where travelers and tourist can come and snorkle or scuba to witness the true beauty of these endangered sea creatures. 

The Concepcion Marine Sanctuary provides a safe haven for Giants Clams and other marine animals to grow and flourish . It will also be a place where tourist activities such as swimming, diving and snorkeling can take place. As a underwater marine sanctuary where Giants Clams reside, this can place Concepcion as a town where divers and snorkelers can come and see Giants Clams.

Sandbar Island

Sandbar Island, as the name suggests, is a narrow strip of land or sand that emerges above the water’s surface, typically in the middle of the ocean or sea. These natural formations are often visible during low tide and are submerged during high tide. Sandbars are known for their picturesque and unique characteristics. Here are some key points about sandbar islands:

Natural Beauty: Sandbars are renowned for their natural beauty and are popular destinations for tourists and nature enthusiasts. Their fine, white sand and clear, shallow waters make them ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking.

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Environmental and Economic Impact of the Adopt a Clam Project

  • Helps to replenish the dwindling fish population of Concepcion. Artificial Reefs and the Giants Clams at the marine sanctuary provides a place for fish to spawn safely.
  • Provides the town a boost in tourism by giving them an alternative to just island hopping.
  • Provides a different industry to Concepcion besides fishing.
  • Allows the town to brand itself a nature conservancy focused town.
  • Provides jobs for people in the town.>
  • Helps the town economy
  • Creates a tourist destination that can be marketed to the nature conservancy industry.

What is the smallest giant clam species in the Philippines?

Tridacna crocea or crocus clam, which could attain a maximum shell length of 15 cm, is the smallest among the eight known species of giant clams in the Philippines (Dolorosa et al. 2015c; Neo et al. 2015; 2017; Ecube et al. 2019;).

How many giant clams are left in the Philippines?

At present there are more than 70,000giant clams around the islands of the Philippines—an unmitigated success in terms of the project’s restocking objective. Giant clams mean healthy coastal fisheries, and without the partnerships with and commitment of communities these animals would have been lost years ago.
The Tridacna gigas, better known as a giant clam, or taklobo in the Philippines, is the largest living bivalve mollusk. They can grow larger than 4 feet across and weigh more than 400 lbs. It’s also considered an endangered species by the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture. It takes giant clams many years to reach full size, but they can live 100 years. Their shells provide a home to billions of algae, which give the clams’ mantle such brilliant colors. They also filter out excess nutrients and pollutants while filter-feeding on plankton.

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Take a stand for ocean conservation and join us in the fight to protect the sea we-inspiring Giant Clams. Your support is critical to their future and the future of Concepcion, Iloilo.

ADOPTION OPTIONS:

● Adopt five clams: $300
● Adopt one clam: $75
● Adopt three clams: $150
● Major sponsors: $500
**Major sponsors gets a free guided tour to the sanctuary, have their names listed on to our website and have their names posted on to bill board sign in the middle of Concepcion town.

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Hippopus Porcellanus

Tridacna Crocea

Tridacna Squamosa

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