The rocks beneath our feet are leaving a hidden signature in the shells of marine snails along Australia's ancient coastline, ...

An abalone shell is made of thousands of layers of "tiles" made of calcium carbonate (more commonly known as chalk). A key to the strength of the abalone shell is a protein adhesive that binds to the ...

Once abundant in California, the white abalone had all but vanished. Now, thanks to an innovative breeding program, it’s staged a remarkable comeback On a sunny January afternoon in Bodega Bay, some ...

The beaches of Northern California can be treasure troves for keen-eyed visitors. Surrounded by grass-covered cliffs and dramatic rocky outcrops, walkers can often find seashells, driftwood and other ...

A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, located at 3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, has ...

California has 44 state symbols, including a state folk dance, dinosaur and mushroom. But Assemblymember Diane Dixon says we need another — an official state seashell. And she says the shell of the ...