Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Move aside, lobster—a newly described giant isopod from Vietnam is now a seafood delicacy ... and if they become a very ...

The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters. Referred to by the researchers as a "supergiant," the largest of the specimens weighed more than 2.2 pounds ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of 'supergiant' sea bug in Vietnam, named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's helmet. This species, part of the Bathynomus genus, can ...

where these giant sea bugs, known locally as "bo bein," have become a delicacy, with people comparing the quality of the meat to lobsters. "Smaller eating establishments keep the isopods in ice ...

In Vietnam, these giant isopods have become a prized delicacy, often compared to lobster. Their growing popularity in live seafood markets has led to increased fishing pressure in the region. This ...