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American Samoa boasts rich coral reefs fringing its islands, with coral reef protection integrated into a national system, including management by the National Park of American Samoa and the National Marine Sanctuary Program. The division between American Samoa and independent Samoa is relatively recent, with intertwined pre-Western histories and cultural connections that endure today among all Samoan Islands.
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This study investigates the status of giant clam populations, at Rose Atoll, Samoa, revealing its significance as a refuge with high clam densities and low mortality rates.