Croatian scientists race to save rare giant clam from extinction | DW News

Pinna nobilis, a large Mediterranean clam known as the noble pen shell, is vital to the marine ecosystem but on the brink of extinction due to a deadly parasite. In Croatia, a team of scientists is attempting something never achieved before — to breed and reproduce the noble pen shell under controlled conditions and give this species a chance. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1