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This site provides a brief overview of aquaculture, and Shoemaker Littlenecks, a small business specializing in clam aquaculture. Aquaculture, or fish farming, in the broadest sense, can be defined as the raising of marine and freshwater organisms under controlled conditions.
| Clamming History A brief history of clamming in the northeast region... |
Clam Sizes Definitions of clam sizes (littleneck, cherrystone, chowder). |
| Health Benefits Clams provide many health benefits. |
Safe Handling Tips for safe handling and storage of fresh clams. |
| Opening Clams How to open, or shuck, clams. |
Recipes Simple and declicious clam recipes. |
| Environmental Commitment How farmed clams positively impact the environment; how Shoemaker Littlenecks operates in environmentally-friendly manner. |
Contact Us Please feel free to submit your questions, suggestions, and constructive criticism. |