In compiling this bibliography the authors have attempted to draw together all scientific papers and reports published to date which deal specif cal ly with aspects of the biology, ecology, exploitation and cultivation of the living species of giant clams. Additionally, the authors have included a selection of papers on topics which are highly relevant to giant clam maricuiture, such as the use of serotonin for spawning induction and key papers dealing with aspects of the biology of the symbiotic zooxanthellae. Reports of faunal surveys which merely mention the presence of tridacnids without further detail have been omitted.