They gather the treasure of the sea for different reasons: To marvel at its natural beauty. To explore a mysterious world. To create art. For some, they are acquisitions gathered by money or exchange.

You’ve collected them and cleaned them, now where do you put them? With the copious seashell collections belonging to members of the Louisiana Malacological Society, the solution is to incorporate ...

Picking up shells on the beach may seem like child’s play, but to elite shell collectors, it’s a hobby and a lifestyle. Unbeknownst to most non-shellers, there’s an entire culture of avid collectors ...

PANAMA CITY – Members and guests of the Gulf Coast Shell Club shared their passion this weekend at the club’s 18th Shell Show. Held Saturday and Sunday at the Panama City Beach Senior Center, the show ...

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MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County— Shell enthusiasts and beachcombers, get ready! The 2025 North Carolina Shell Show is set to begin on May 2, 2025, running through May 4 at the Crystal Coast Civic ...

Walking along the ocean shore, little treasures dot the wrack zone. Twisted into the seaweed or caught in the waves, there’s driftwood, smoothed-out rocks, perfectly worn pieces of sea glass and ...

The Florida horse conch is sought after by collectors, tourists and dealers Its lifespan is actually "surprisingly short" than previously thought Their reproduction is "less likely to keep pace with ...