Six million pounds of ancient oyster shells from a Charlotte County mine are now a thriving 3-acre reef in the mouth of the ...

Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges ...

Seven days of razor clam digs begin Thursday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks with additional dates planned through early March. “Low swell and nice weather resulted in successful ...

Steamed, fried, cooked in a chowder or made into some other dish, the little shellfish are perennial favorites in Maine. They’re also still an important business for Maine, valued in 2024 at more than ...

Craig Parker popped his head above the surf, peeled off his dive mask and clambered aboard the Ichiban. We were anchored 50 yards offshore from a fir-lined peninsula that juts into Puget Sound. Sixty ...

SHELLFISH RULE CHANGES are set to take place Jan. 1 at a number of Jefferson County beaches, adjusting 2026 opening dates for recreational clam, mussel and oyster harvest ahead of the adoption of ...

Night-time razor clam digs are fun, but clammers must carry a strong light, either a powerful flashlight or a lantern. Also, it is not advisable to dig razors at night by yourself. (Terry Otto for The ...

Another season of Washington Coast razor clamming was kicked off with the first digs of the year on Oct. 6, with a seven day tidal series. Most diggers did well, but some were disappointed with the ...