Although New Jersey’s seashells can’t compare to the beauties found in tropical locales, the state is still a good place for beginning collectors to get their feet wet. “Northern shells don’t come in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Beachcombing and shelling are popular activities for those heading to the seashore throughout the year. However, the seemingly innocuous ...

Most of us have picked up a shell or two that caught our eye while strolling the beach, and many of us might even have a ...

The Moskalev's Limpet is a small, cream-colored shell with a conical shape. This shell is found in the Puerto Rico Trench, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean. Note to readers: This is Part 1 in a ...

Harry Lee has spent seven decades traveling the world collecting shells — and even found one unknown to science in his own back yard In his basement office Harry Lee, a retired Jacksonville doctor, ...

Some people are serious about shell collecting. John Fatu has a species of abalone named after him. He started collecting shells and sending them to the Smithsonian Institution about 30 years ago.