All About Whelks
This page has information about whelks.
Whelk Information
Knobbed whelks are native to the North Atlantic coast of North America from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to northern Florida.
Channeled whelks typically reach 5 to 8 inches in length. The shell is smooth and generally pear-shaped, with a large stepped body whorl.
Lightning whelks, found along the USA East Coast, are distinguished from most of the other whelks by their left-side (sinistral) opening.
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Oysters
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This page also has oyster information including recipes, how to open (shuck) oysters, oyster reefs, conservation, and aquaculture. Also included are online gourmet oyster products, oyster t shirts, gifts, and more.
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Scallops
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This page introduces scallops, one of the most popular seafood items in the USA. Sea scallops and bay scallops are delicious!
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Cockles
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This page has information on cockles.
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Clams
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This page has information on clams and clamming in the USA, including hard clams, quahogs, soft shelled clams, geoducks, surf clams and more.
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Mussels
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This page has information about mussels, a popular and delicious type of shellfish.
Knobbed Whelks
Knobbed whelks are native to the North Atlantic coast of North America from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to northern Florida.
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How to Cook Fish
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This page has tips on cooking fish as well as a selection of fish and seafood cookbooks, important links and other information. For specialized cooking recipes, check the lists of related information near the bottom of this page.
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Fresh Seafood
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This page has information on fresh seafood including fish, shrimp, lobsters, scallops, clams, oysters, mussels, squid and other delicacies. We encourage seafood enthusiasts to share recipes, articles and other information.
Lightning Whelks
Lightning whelks can be found along the Gulf Coast from North Carolina to Texas. Lightning whelks reach a length of 2.5 to 16 inches. Their distinguishing characteristics include their off-white to tan or gray shell with narrow, brown "lightning" streaks from the top of the shell to the bottom. The shell is white on the inside. They are distinguished from most of the other whelks by their left-side (sinistral) opening.
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