Doryteuthis pealeii AKA: Loligo squid, Winter squid, Boston squid, Longfin inshore squid SEASONALITY: Year-round TASTE: Mild, slightly sweet COLOR: Opaque white TEXTURE: Firm NUTRITION: Good source of selenium, riboflavin and vitamin B12Homarus americanus

Mercenaria mercenaria AKA: Hard clam, Quahog, Round clam, Chowder clam SEASONALITY: Year-round TASTE: Flavorful, salty COLOR: Pinkish TEXTURE: Firm NUTRITION: Low fat, selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium, B vitamins