Walk the Rhode Island shoreline and you’re bound to find something that catches your eye trapped in the sand or tangled in the wrack line. Between interesting rocks, sea glass – especially the elusive ...

Beaches often gift us treasures like seashells or sea creatures, but sometimes, certain rare and unique creatures wash up on ...

A rare purple sea snail (Janthina) washes ashore in San Deigo. Scientists reveal its floating bubble-raft lifestyle, striking violet colour and how ocean currents unexpectedly carried it to the beach.

The ocean rarely raises its voice. Instead, it leaves behind signs — subtle, intricate and enduring — for those willing to ...

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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 ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dive into a sea of fun at the New York Aquarium for Ocean Shell-a-bration Weekend, a three-day event celebrating the vital role oceans play in our lives and promoting ...

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J.–Every year, hungry restaurant patrons slurp down fat, juicy oysters, their greyish-white shells cast aside with little thought. But here on this picturesque barrier island, ...

Rhode Island beaches offer a variety of finds for beachcombers, including sea glass, shells, rocks, and even fossils. Popular spots include Sachuest Point for rocks and shells, Barrington Town Beach ...