Ocean Quahog

The ocean quahog is a sturdy saltwater clam that lives in the North Atlantic. People gather these mollusks to eat, and they go by many names like mahogany clam or black quahog. Their thick, dark shells help them blend into the sandy ocean floor.

• This clam has at least five different common names across regions.
• It's part of the Arcticidae family of bivalves.
• Fisheries collect ocean quahogs as a seafood product.