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.

Fresh clams are a flavor-packed and nutritious shellfish delight. However, before you tuck into a clamshell-loaded seafood stew or a fragrant plate of steamed clams, you may wonder if you can eat the ...

Anyone who spends a lot of the day sitting could probably stand to strengthen their glutes. And the clam shell exercise is an excellent way to do just that. But it also offers a whole lot more. This ...

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

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Jasmine Demers Nov 23, 2019 Nov 23, 2019 Updated May 15, 2020 For years, scientists have studied trees to learn about yearly rainfall, temperature and climate over time. Now, a University of Arizona ...

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Princess Peach: Showtime is packed with starring roles for our Princess, and one such role that she’ll be taking on is that of Mermaid Peach. This Mermaid’s skills lie with her singing voice, which is ...

In the sand surrounding coral reefs, the giant clam reigns supreme; they are massive, multi-colored, and statuesque. As the largest living bivalve mollusk, the giant clam acts as a lynchpin for its ...

With the exception of corporate CEOs on the lam from the Internal Revenue Service, few of us qualify as pirates of the Caribbean. But a lot of us secretly suspect we are living on Treasure Island. We ...

If you’re looking for a warm and cozy fall meal, try this simple dish. A bowl of garlicky clams, steamed in wine and swimming in their buttery juices, is not only easy to make, but it will warm you as ...