Why it's awesome: Pacific geoducks are large, saltwater clams that can live longer than 165 years. These phallic-looking sea creatures have very long necks called siphons and are considered a culinary ...

Village managed reefs in American Sāmoa kept giant clam populations stable for 30 years better than federal reserves.

A new study reveals a bright spot for shellfish populations in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Combining paleontological tools and archaeological data with conservation research, the paper finds that, ...

This week’s low midafternoon tides provided excellent beachcombing conditions around lunchtime. I found a variety of treasures, including pen shells, pear whelks, and hundreds of Atlantic cockles.

Jace Tunnell is the Director of Community Engagement for the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Learn how to clean fresh clams and pick the best ones for classic dishes, including linguine with clams and clam chowder. Learning how to clean clams before cooking—steamed garlic-butter clams, anyone ...