Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges ...

There's nothing like warm, sunny day on the beach and spotting a perfect seashell to nab for a little souvenir. And there's is no better place to see your desired shell than at the "Seashell Capital ...

Storms in general usually bring in an excess of shells – so Sanibel, the "seashell capital of the world," could possibly see more shells due to Ian's impacts. But the presence of excess shells could ...

Seashells are the abandoned exoskeletons of mollusks, like snails and clams. Numerous seashell varieties, including ark shells, scallops and conchs, can be found on Corpus Christi beaches, ...

Named the best shelling spot in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, Sanibel Island—located near Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico—is a true haven for seashell-spotting enthusiasts. “It turns ...

TROY, N.Y. — Jewels of the Sea, once a beloved South Troy science museum featuring a vast collection of seashells, has been reborn as a virtual exhibit specializing in 3D photographs of natural ...

Sometimes some people love ordinary things in extraordinary ways, and seashells are one of those things. It’s an uncommon love that typically goes unseen and thus, unrecognized. But this weekend, ...

Archaeologists in the United Arab Emirates found hundreds of seashell fragments left from a craft workshop at an ancient desert oasis settlement, a study said. Photo from T. Sagory Waves splash along ...