A clam believed to be more than 200 years old was released last week by the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Florida. According to the GSML, the geriatric mollusk may have been born in the same year as ...

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.

If you're unfamiliar with the many seafood delights particular to New England cuisine, it's time to start stuffing some clams, pronto. Also known as "stuffies," these tasty little mollusks are made by ...