Giant clams. The other pearl of the Pacific.
In the wind of the islands.| N° d'inventaire | 25537 |
| Format | 25 x 25 |
| Détails | 112 p., illustrated, cardboard binding. |
| Publication | Tahiti, 2021 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782367344263 |
Emblematic and mysterious, the giant clam has never ceased to arouse the curiosity of people since the first human beings settled on the tropical shores of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Representing the "sacred" or power, but also of course, a major food resource for many island communities, the giant clam is a marker of influence in the culture of the peoples of the Pacific, a matrix for making tools, a currency!
Beyond their beauty and role in art and beliefs, which have inspired humans for centuries, this group of species is now of interest to the world of science in many ways. Whether it's biology, ecology, or even their place in society, giant clams still have many surprises in store for us. They therefore deserved a spotlight.
This work aims precisely to report on the particularities of this group of unusual species and, beyond that, the multiple issues that must mobilize us to ensure its conservation.
We hope that after browsing these pages, which celebrate the clams in different aspects, you will be convinced, like us, that this is indeed..."the other pearl of the Pacific"!
Emblematic and mysterious, the giant clam has never ceased to arouse the curiosity of people since the first human beings settled on the tropical shores of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Representing the "sacred" or power, but also of course, a major food resource for many island communities, the giant clam is a marker of influence in the culture of the peoples of the Pacific, a matrix for making tools, a currency!
Beyond their beauty and role in art and beliefs, which have inspired humans for centuries, this group of species is now of interest to the world of science in many ways. Whether it's biology, ecology, or even their place in society, giant clams still have many surprises in store for us. They therefore deserved a spotlight.
This work aims precisely to report on the particularities of this group of unusual species and, beyond that, the multiple issues that must mobilize us to ensure its conservation.
We hope that after browsing these pages, which celebrate the clams in different aspects, you will be convinced, like us, that this is indeed..."the other pearl of the Pacific"!