An expert from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has compiled a list of rare shells found in Florida. The popular and rare Junonia shell was intentionally excluded from this particular list. A ...

The Noble Pen Shell, part of the Pinnidae family, is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of all pen shells, reaching up to 4 feet in size. This shell is known for its beautiful copper ...

Snails have shells the moment they're born, but it's kind of hard to tell. In fact, it's hard to even see a baby snail. Some are nearly microscopic, such as Angustopila psammion, whose adult-sized ...

Hermit crabs are small crabs that carry shells on their backs, both for a home and for safety. But with shells being harder to find year after year, hermit crabs have had to spend more time in shells ...

It's always a good time to hunt for shells in Southwest Florida. But with snowbird and tourist season just underway, we thought it would be a good idea to inspire shelling enthusiasts with a list of ...