Question: what is the difference between sea and ocean clams?
Answer: Sea clams are harvested in relatively shallow water, usually from about 60 ft to 120 ft in depth. Sea Clam meat is light tan in color with some shading toward orange in the siphon. ... Ocean clams are smaller then Sea Clams and are a slower growing species. Typically, Ocean Clams are used in chowders, soups and sauces.