Endangered Species listing proposed for 10 Giant Clams, some in the territory
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed listing 10 giant clam species as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

![Both T. squamosa (left) and T. maxima are proposed for listing as threatened due to their similar appearance. [Photo: National Park Service of American Samoa] giant clams](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/giant_clams.png?itok=VChHy3z-)






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