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 ...

Mexico Beach, Florida accumulated over 14 tons of seashells during a beach renourishment project. The city invited the public to collect the shells for free, with hundreds participating. More public ...

Thousands of tourists pour into the Myrtle Beach area each summer to bask in the warm weather and enjoy its miles of sandy beaches. However, when the temperatures drop and the crowds leave, the area ...

Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges and microorganisms use another compound silica. There is also a group of ...

When I moved to Wilmington in January to begin my first job post college, my first few weekends were dedicated to exploring my new environment. This included visiting the Cameron Art Museum, visiting ...