The Hunt for Groatie Buckies
Even if you don’t find any of these tiny cowrie shells in Scotland, you’ll bring home plenty more from your trip.
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What the Shell? Identifying Seashells
A Florida Master Naturalist shares some of the varieties and details of the shells found on Florida's barrier islands.
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Seashell Topiary Craft
Create a sculpture with seashells, beach glass, and other beach finds.
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The Lion’s Paw Scallop
The lion's paw scallop is a mollusk whose shells resemble the knuckled claws of a lion.
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My Angel Wing Moment
The conditions were perfect for finding those incredible, hard-to-reach treasures: early morning, low tide, and a full moon.
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Winter Getaway: Sanibel Island
Looking to escape frigid winter temperatures, this couple traded the Ohio frost for warm Floridian sands.
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All Hail the King: The Crown Conch
The crown conch, or king’s crown looks otherworldly, with colorful stripes and rows of spikes.
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Japanese Seashell Collection
Get a peek at a collection of tropical shells found in Okinawa and other parts of Japan.
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Colorful Chiton Shells
Chiton plates, sometimes called "butterfly shells" come in a variety of blues, purples, pinks, and greens.
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Macro and Micro views of the Beach by Kate Clover
Seeing sands under the microscope opens your eyes to the beauty and diversity of sands.
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The Rarest Seashell in the World
Find a Sphaerocypraea incomparabilis shell and you can retire from shelling!
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