Display cases filled with shark teeth and fossilized sand dollars sit next to racks of beach towels emblazoned with Gulf Shores logos. The air is perfumed with the distinctive scent of seashell ...

The barrier islands off the coast of Georgia are littered with millions of oysters left behind by Indigenous peoples. New ...

This week, the Texas coast has seen an influx of Lightning Whelks washing up with the tides. Recognized as the official state ...

Recognized as the official state shell of Texas, the lightning whelk is a fascinating marine predator, Jace Tunnell writes.