Discover how discarded oyster shells in Florida are rebuilding vital underwater reefs that support millions and protect ...

Most people have collected shells at the beach. Some have even started a shell collection. But few people realise these shells are a unique genetic resource that scientists are only beginning to tap ...

A beach day? (S)hell yeah! Everyone has their own idea of the perfect travel souvenir—some pocket postcards, others stock up at duty-free stores. And then there are the shell seekers. If you fall into ...

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Walking along the seashore in search of shells and other curios is a favorite pastime for beachgoers of all ages. When those whimsical walkers pocket the nautical treasures they find on the beach, ...

Pumpkin seed shells are edible and can contain more nutrients than shelled seeds. Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are found inside whole pumpkins and make for a nutritious, tasty snack. They’re ...

The coconut octopus carries its home across the seafloor in one of the strangest ways imaginable, leaving itself completely ...

Ancient humans deliberately collected perforated shells in order to string them together as beads, according to a study published July 8, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Daniella Bar-Yosef ...

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 ...