The mud flats off Thomas Point Beach in Brunswick have been closed to clam harvesters since last spring in order to refresh the clam resource, but some 20 worm harvesters per day never left the flats.

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An exploration of the clam worm’s unusual appearance and behavior, and why this marine species has fascinated—and unsettled—scientists and observers alike.

These strange worms are a type of polychaete worm that belong to the family Nereididae commonly known as clam worms. Polycheate worms are set apart from other marine worms by bristles (known as cheate ...

A video depicting a swarm of clam worms in a South Carolina harbor picked up thousands of views since being shared on Facebook earlier this month. But officials say this is no cause for alarm, but ...

Ocean clams and worms are releasing a significant amount of potentially harmful greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, scientists have shown. Scientists have shown that ocean clams and worms are ...

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Meghan Bartels is a science journalist based in New York City who covers the science happening on the surface of Earth. She can be reached via email. That's the conclusion of a paper published last ...

Beach-lovers, beware—especially if you plan on swimming along the South Carolina coastline. Earlier this month, WBTW reported the appearance of a terrifying sea worm in the area, known for its ...