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The natural shapes and colors come with a twist these days— perfect for fresh, warm weather friendly adornment.
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel recently unveiled a new exhibition. Opened on May 29, ...
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The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is the Science Director & Curator at the popular ...
The Junonia is a coveted shell found off the coasts of Florida. It is distinguished by its attractive brownish spots. The shell is part of the Volutidae family. Note to readers: This is Part 3 in ...
The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a ...
The Moskalev's Limpet is a small, cream-colored shell with a conical shape. This shell is found in the Puerto Rico Trench, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean. Note to readers: This is Part 1 ...
It is the largest of all abalone species, with a striking red-hued shell that is often used in decorative art and jewelry. This mollusk is prized for its firm yet tender meat, making it a highly ...
Melanie Georgacopoulos, a jewelry designer known for her unconventional ... such as creating small cubes of abalone shell to hang from earrings and pendants, slicing pearls to reveal their inner ...
"We're swimming over areas that used to be abundant but now have no harvestable abalone," he said. Mr Finn said he had seen piles of freshly shucked shells on the shoreline, often from undersized ...