Geoduck for sale at Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo The name Geoduck is derived from the Lushootseed name for the animal, gʷidəq. [10] The etymology of gʷidəq is disputed. According …

Mar 29, 2023 · Nestled beneath the sand on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest, a mollusk called a geoduck makes its home. Here's what it is and how it should be eaten.

May 28, 2025 · Geoduck are large clams found along the West Coast of the United States. There is both wild harvest and a growing geoduck aquaculture industry, particularly in Washington …

Nov 28, 2025 · Geoduck, (species Panopea generosa), marine invertebrate of the class Bivalvia (phylum Mollusca) that inhabits the sandy muds of the intertidal and shallow sublittoral zones …

Basic facts about Geoduck: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

The most impressive clam in the Pacific Northwest is the geoduck. The world's largest burrowing clam, they are extremely abundant in the inland waters of Puget Sound, British Columbia and …

Feb 19, 2024 · Geoduck may go by many names, including Elephant Clam, King Clam, Gweduck, Goiduck, and Goeduck, but whatever you call it, it is a saltwater clam from America's Pacific …

Aug 24, 2025 · A geoduck, pronounced “gooey-duck,” is an exceptionally large, edible saltwater clam known for its unusual appearance. Native to the Pacific Northwest, this bivalve mollusk …

Dec 16, 2024 · The geoduck is known for its impressive size, longevity, and high reproductive capacity. These traits make sustainable management crucial for aquaculture and wild harvest.

Geoduck Geoduck, pronounced “gooey-duck”, translates in Salish to “dig deep”, but the geoduck spends most of its life below the sediment.