2 Intro
8 Letter from F
12 Oregon Seafare
Blue Siren Shellfish, a local wild seafood harvesting brand
26 Clam Divers
Divers who catch wild clams
30 Clam Exploration
A great resource for humans prior to agrarian society
38 Academic Manual
Extensive facts and information about clams
52 Fishmongers
Seafood experts from across the globe stick to sustainable fishing ethics
74 F Cut
Mysterious traces of the evolution of life, engraved on clam shells
84 Interview
84 Shina Wysocki·Marco Pinchot
Chelsea Farm Owner Shina Wysocki and Business Developer Manager Marco Pinchot focus on clam farming as a means for both environmental restoration and economic profit
90 Coastal Foragers
People who forage from the ocean while staying connected to nature
96 Interview
96 Jacob Harth
Jacob Harth, a chef who calls attention to the importance of traceable seafood
106 On the Table
Clam recipes based on countless innovations and experiments
130 Into the Market
Clams refer to mollusks with complex anatomical structures, spanning a range of species such as scallops, razor clams, butter clams, blood cockles, Asian hardshell clams, and mussels. Feeding mostly on only microorganisms like plankton, clams are like crops?two things that became both sustenance and treasures to humans since before the age of agrarian societies. Known as environmental cleaners that remove nitrogen from ocean waters and lower carbon dioxide levels in the air, clams are emerging as a sustainable food for the future. The unrivaled aroma and texture of these mollusks inspired myriad clam dishes across the globe, with some comparing the wide flavor nuances to the different marks of terroir on wines.
