Razor clamming on the popular Clatsop County beaches reopens Oct. 1 after the annual conservation closure.

ODFW recommends people avoid harvesting and consuming softshell clams from the Alsea Bay estuary due to biotoxin risks.

Purple varnish clam

Purple varnish clams were introduced to Oregon, most likely from ballast waters from Asia. They can be a tasty addition to your pasta, chowder, or curries. 

a cluster of purple varnish clams are laid out on a wet log