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The Chambered Nautilus

Known for its beautiful shell, the living fossil we know as the chambered nautilus is among the most difficult to study.

Shark Eyes: The Cannibalistic Mollusk

The shark eye mollusk is an amazing marine animal that has a stunning shell and a strange, interesting life.

Beachcombing on the Ancient Sea Floor

Fossil shells on Lake Michigan tell a story of a time when the lake was an expansive sea, filled with sea creatures.

Wampum

Beads made from the channeled whelk and the quahog played an important role in the culture of indigenous peoples of northeast North America.

Bubble Shells

The snail and the slug often get a bad reputation for being ugly, but this bright pink gastropod is definitely an exception.

Japanese Sea Glass

Christina Sawka from Reverse.Gem shares her love of Japanese maritime antiques, glass and pottery design, and history in this video.

Sandstorm

When Suzanne posted an offer to trade her sea glass for sand, she was overwhelmed with sands from around the world.

Chesapeake Bay Treasures

With miles of shoreline, tidal rivers, and innumerable creeks and canals, the Mathews County is a beachcomber’s dream.

Is that scallop shell broken?

Scallop shells are often they are discarded because their “wings,” look asymmetrical, but it is how they have evolved.

Distinctive International Beach Finds

Learn about beach finds commonly found in particular geographical areas in this video by Mary McCarthy.

Sea Glass Identification

Learn more about the history hidden in your own sea glass treasures in this video from bottle and sea glass expert and author, Richard Lamotte.

Scottish Sea Pottery

Learn about the kinds of pottery you can expect to find on the beaches in Scotland, and why your finds may look identical this video by Nicole Lind.

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