The geoduck definitely doesn’t look safe for work—however, geoducks are safe to eat and they are delicious! Their odd shape and features are that way specifically to help them survive. There are two major parts to remember: the siphon or neck, which hangs out of the shell, and the mantle (also called breast), the meaty part that sits inside the shell. Native to the Pacific Northwest and Western Canadian coast, geoducks anchor themselves into the ground with a small "foot," and remain in one spot for their entire lives.