Display cases filled with shark teeth and fossilized sand dollars sit next to racks of beach towels emblazoned with Gulf Shores logos. The air is perfumed with the distinctive scent of seashell ...

in length. Mozaffar Ahmed, who has been selling jhinuk (sea shell) ornaments around Laboni beach point since 1976, says, “At one time, the entire beach used to be covered in a mixture of green ...

From Faith Ringgold’s visionary storytelling to Adam Pendleton’s poetic protest, these presentations are sure to move both heart and mind. Spring is often a season of rebirth—but in museums ...

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 handful of ...

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 ...