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Sharklike Fish With Weird, Buzz-Saw Jaws Sliced Through the Seas, Then Vanished. Now, Paleontologists Are Unraveling Their Secrets

These "total monsters of fishes" are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest ...

For first time in 100 years, shellfish from Boston Harbor will be safe to eat

After more than 100 years, shellfish from certain parts of Boston Harbor will soon be deemed safe to harvest and eat, ...
Discover Wildlife

It might look like a clam, but don’t be fooled – this is no clam. It walks on two legs and tucks its home under its arms wherever it goes

This bizarre sea creature blurs the line between animal and object, strutting across the ocean floor while hiding in plain ...
Family Destinations Guide

This No-Fuss Restaurant In Washington Has Clam Chowder So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip

Tucked away at the edge of Tacoma’s historic Point Defiance Park, this waterfront gem has quietly built a reputation among locals and visitors alike as the destination for seafood that speaks to the ...