The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) carried out the re-seeding of 11 giant clams in Surigao City on Thursday, March 11.
In a statement, the PCG said its personnel from District North Eastern Mindanao conducted the re-seeding of the giant clams in the waters off of Punta Bilar Fish Sanctuary.
The Punta Bilar Fish Sanctuary is a marine protected area that is home to a large variety of corals and exotic fishes in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.
According to environmental organization World Wildlife Fund (WWF), giant clams serve as nurseries for fishes and invertebrate species.
Moreover, giant clams also act as a filter feeder, sifting planktonic debris from the water and thereby improving overall water quality.
Giant clam re-seeding is thought to be an efficient way of rehabilitating a reef.