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From the crisp water of the Gulf of Maine
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WINKIES – Fresh Periwinkle Snails (1.5 lbs, 90–110 Count)
Our WINKIES — locally known as “rinkles” — are hand-harvested from the rocky shores of Cobscook Bay and the Downeast Maine coastline. These small, flavorful periwinkle snails are a true coastal delicacy, prized for their rich, briny flavor and tender texture.
The best “winkies” are collected during the extreme tides of the full and new moon, when the rocky intertidal zone reveals its freshest bounty.
How to enjoy:
Simply rinse, steam, and pick with a toothpick — we recommend serving with lemon and garlic butter for a true Maine-style snack. Perfect as a gourmet appetizer, bar snack, or party treat.
Care & Storage:
Keep refrigerated in the original container for up to two weeks. Rinse in the container twice weekly for best results.
Pack Details:
Weight: 1.5 lbs (approximately 90–110 periwinkles)
Harvested: By hand from Cobscook Bay, Maine
Availability: Year-round, weather permitting
Wholesale: Please contact info@gulfofme.com
Slipper Shell Limpets (Crepidula fornicata)
Please note this is a frozen, seafood product.
The meat of Maine’s Slipper Shell Limpet (Crepidula fornicata) is sweet, chewy, and delicious — a hidden gem of the Gulf of Maine. These small shellfish are found attached to rocks, stones, scallops, mussels, and crabs, forming natural clusters along the seafloor. Sustainably hand-harvested and carefully detached by hand, each limpet is cleaned, vacuum-sealed, and frozen in the shell to preserve peak flavor and texture.
Perfect for chowders, seafood stews, pasta, or coastal cuisine, these flavorful mollusks bring authentic Downeast shellfish straight to your kitchen.
Common name: Common slipper shell, slipper limpet
Scientific name: Crepidula fornicata
Locations: Rocks and stones, on shells — especially live scallops, mussels, and crabs
Seasonality: Available year round
Colors: White and pink
Size: ½–1”
Collected: By hand, knife used to detach from rocks
Quantity: Sold by the pound (½ lb vacuum-sealed bags, frozen in the shell)
Uses: Excellent for chowders, seafood soups, pasta dishes, and gourmet coastal cuisine.
Note: This is a natural seafood product. Variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected.
Frozen Green Crab Claws – Eat Invasives!
Eat Invasives! The European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) is one of Maine’s most abundant invasive species — so if you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em! These flavorful, wild-harvested crab claws are collected from the cold coastal waters of Maine, then carefully cleaned, frozen, and vacuum-sealed to preserve their natural sweetness and briny flavor.
Each pound contains approximately 24 claws, making them perfect for seafood boils, bisques, or small-plate dishes. Green Crab claws have a taste similar to blue crab — delicate, slightly sweet, and distinctly oceanic — offering a sustainable and delicious way to enjoy Maine’s coastal bounty while helping restore native ecosystems.
Key Facts:
Common name: Green crab
Scientific name: Carcinus maenas
Origin: Gulf of Maine
Form: Frozen claws, vacuum-sealed
Quantity: Sold by the pound (~24 claws per lb)
Use: Sustainable seafood for cooking and “Eat Invasives” education
Storage: Keep frozen until use
Note: As a wild-harvested seafood product, natural variations in size, color, and appearance should be expected.
Live Orange Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria miniata)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.
The Orange Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria miniata) is a vibrant benthic invertebrate found clinging to rocks and nestled in crevices along Maine’s shallow coastal waters. Recognized by its dark brown to maroon coloration and striking orange feeding tentacles, this echinoderm plays an important ecological role in filtering detritus and recycling nutrients on the ocean floor.
Collected by hand from the cold, clean waters of the Gulf of Maine, each specimen is shipped live and ready for use in aquariums, touch tanks, classrooms, or marine biology research.
Common name: Orange Sea Cucumber
Scientific name: Cucumaria miniata
Locations: Shallow waters of the coast, attached to rocks and in cracks and crevices
Seasonality: Available all year
Color: Dark brown, tan, maroon, or purple with orange feeding structures
Size: 4” – 8”
Collected: By hand
Quantity: Sold by the pound (live)
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.
Fresh Gulf of Maine Diver Scallops
The freshest sea scallops from the Gulf of Maine — shipped the same day they’re harvested. Hand-collected by Maine’s finest scallop divers, these premium scallops are cleaned, packed, and shipped overnight to ensure peak freshness and flavor. Sweet, tender, and ocean-fresh, they represent the very best of Maine’s sustainable seafood. Perfect for searing, grilling, or enjoying raw as sashimi, each scallop is a true taste of the North Atlantic.
Key Facts:
Common name: Sea scallop
Scientific name: Placopecten magellanicus
Origin: Gulf of Maine
Harvest method: Hand-harvested by divers
Form: Fresh, never frozen
Availability: In season (typically December – April)
Shipping: Overnight express delivery for maximum freshness
Note: As a wild-harvested seafood product, natural variations in size, shape, and color should be expected. Please refrigerate upon arrival and enjoy within 3 days for optimal quality.
Downeast Maine Waved Whelks (Frozen in Shell)
Please Note: This is a frozen seafood product.
Hand-harvested from the cold, clean waters of Downeast Maine, these Waved Whelks (Buccinum undatum) are sustainably collected and frozen whole in the shell to preserve their fresh, ocean flavor. Whelk meat is firm, sweet, and briny — similar to conch or clam — and has long been a traditional delicacy along the North Atlantic coast.
Most commonly prepared pickled, whelks can also be steamed, sliced for chowders, or sautéed in butter and herbs for a rich, coastal dish. Each whelk is individually frozen and vacuum-sealed for freshness, ready to cook or pickle at home.
Common name: Waved Whelk
Scientific name: Buccinum undatum
Locations: Low water mark and deeper, on mussel beds and rocky shores
Seasonality: Available year round
Colors: Tan shells with creamy white foot, sometimes green with algal coating
Size: 2” – 3”
Collected: By hand or in whelk traps
Quantity: Sold by the pound (frozen in shell)
Uses: Perfect for pickling, steaming, or adding to traditional seafood dishes.
Note: This is a natural seafood product. Variations in size, color, and shell appearance are normal.
The freshest Sea scallops from the Gulf of Maine, shipped the same day they are harvested.
These scallops are harvested by Maine’s finest scallop boats, and delivered straight to your door, overnight.
Give the gift of Maine this holiday season, the freshest way possible!
Fresh Maine Steamer Clams (Mya arenaria)
Please Note: This is a fresh, perishable seafood product.
Enjoy the taste of the Maine coast from the comfort of your home with our Fresh Maine Steamer Clams. Sustainably hand-dug from the cold, clean tidal flats of Downeast Maine, these tender clams—also known as soft-shell or long-neck clams—are prized for their sweet, delicate flavor and soft texture. Perfect for classic New England clam bakes, chowders, or steamed with a touch of butter and white wine.
Each batch is harvested to order, rinsed in cold seawater, and shipped overnight for peak freshness.
Common name: Soft-shelled clam, long-neck clam, steamer clam
Scientific name: Mya arenaria
Locations: Intertidal sand and mud flats along the Gulf of Maine
Seasonality: Available year-round
Colors: Off-white to gray
Size: 2” – 4”
Collected: Hand-dug with fork in sand and mud
Quantity: Sold by the pound
Uses: Perfect for steaming, clam bakes, chowders, and coastal cuisine.
Note: Keep refrigerated and cook within 24–48 hours of arrival for best flavor.