Following Rhode Island Clams From SEA TO TABLE - Travel Like a Local | Harbors Unknown Ep. 35

Traveling is a source of great fulfillment for us. Learning about the culture, the environment and connecting with people to get a pulse on a place is what really lights our fire. Food is a huge part of culture, so we’ve been diving into all things shellfish in Rhode Island.  We found it’s a topic rife with controversy on the commercial and recreational level. From environmental restrictions, to conflict between landowners and shell fishermen, competition amongst one another, and the privatization of waterfront, it’s quite the drama. Though, everyone could agree upon one thing -  shellfish are one of Rhode Island’s greatest treasures.

Since we’re spending time in Rhode Island we wanted to dig a bit deeper into the story of this much-loved bi-valve. We connected with Chris and Bob, a local diver and raker respectively, through a Facebook group and managed to meet up with them to learn what quahogging is really like today.