Underwater meadows of eelgrass in Long Island Sound have been in decline for decades. Now, conservationists are turning to ...

Summertime swimmers couldn’t miss the Pismo clam even if they wanted to — as countless iconic shellfish have been tumbling in the surf at Pismo Beach in recent months. Scientists don’t know why the ...

Yes, it's true. Days are a little shorter; temperatures a little lower; and the swimsuit will soon be replaced by the scarf. If you're a shellfish lover, end-of-summer time is perfect clam time.

Some critters have more star power than others. It helps to be cute like sea otters or monarch butterflies. Or gracefully dangerous like great white sharks and mountain lions. Or edible like abalone ...

Researchers observed legal-sized Pismo clams returning after decades of absence. Clam population spikes trace back to strong recruitment pulses in 2014 and 2021. Scientists warn overharvesting could ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. GEORGETOWN — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s summertime clam-digging event ...