The Atlantic cockle clam, a saltwater species commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most ...

Oysters and clams are two very popular edible mollusks or bivalves. Although they have many similarities between them, there ...

Hard shell and manila clams are great in chowder. Cherrystones are larger and perfect for baking and grilling. Quahogs are the largest and have the toughest meat, so they’re best for soups and stews.

Protection under the Endangered Species Act is an important step toward helping the species rebound.” Giant clams — the largest grow to a shell length of 54 inches and weigh nearly 500 pounds — live ...

Popular species of clam include: American hard shell clams – large clams with a thick, heavy shell Palourdes (also known as Manilla clams) – clams with a pretty, marbled shell that are ...

Three new species have been discovered in South Africa's unique marine ecosystem, which is shaped by Benguela and Agulhas ...

Pay special attention to the crevices and ridges on the shell's surface, as stubborn debris can get stuck in them. Small ...

Lay the clams back in the bottom shell and top with the mung bean noodles. Place the clams in one layer on a large shallow plate and put it on the tier of a steamer, or on a low rack in a wok.

Scrub clams thoroughly. In a large bowl, submerge scrubbed clams in salted water so they expunge dirt from inside their shells, at least 10 minutes. Drain clams and rinse. Heat a heavy ...

In the case of shellfish, tender flesh is protected by hard shells. That means a very short application of heat in a bath of flavorful liquid and a few condiments gives you high protein rewards. I ...

We’re still seeing large numbers of shells on certain beaches due to the storm surge from several weeks ago. The Atlantic cockle clam, a saltwater species commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico ...