Clams live in freshwater or saltwater habitats, with the majority living in the ocean. You can divide clams into two types: soft-shell and hard-shell. Soft-shell clams are usually larger and have a thin, brittle...

Types of Clams We get a lot of questions about clams, mainly what are the differences between the types of fresh clams. Hard clams - littleneck, topneck, cherrystones and chowder clams - are found all along the...

While there are thousands of varieties of clams, read on to learn about some of the most popular you are likely to come across on your seafood adventures, from quahogs on the East Coast to mesmerizing Pacific...

Types of Clams All clams are divided into two parts: freshwater and saltwater. Let’s start with saltwater. Let’s start with saltwater clams native to the US Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, concentrating on food clams...