Unveiling the suitable habitats and future conservation strategies of Tridacna maxima in the Indo-Pacific core area based on species distribution model.

ABSTRACT: Climate change is exerting unprecedented impacts on marine habitats, and many sessile invertebrate species, such as the endangered giant clam Tridacna maxima, are particularly sensitive to climate driven changes in their environment. Understanding its spatial distribution and conservation requirements is of crucial significance in formulating effective protection strategies. However, the species has been extensively harvested and depleted in many regions, leading to its listing as endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). While marine protected areas (MPAs) are considered effective conservation tools, it remains uncertain whether existing MPAs adequately protect these vulnerable giant clams. To enhance the management and conservation of this sp

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11372821 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature