Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted. Scientists have estimated that just one small stretch of beaches along the Gulf of California contained at least 2 trillion ...

A version of this story was originally published in 2023. Before you hit the Jersey Shore this summer, it may be wise to think twice if you happen upon a massive whelk shell on the beach that your kid ...

When we picture sea turtles in the wild, it's easy to envision them as armored warriors—their hard, resilient shells serving as near-impenetrable shields against oceanic threats like sharks. These ...

Shells on the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore last September. A series of storms in recent months have deposited millions of seashells along the N.C. coast. National Park Service The series ...