Mysteriously rare purple shell washes up on the seashore - here's the shocking reason why

A rare, vibrant purple sea snail, Janthina, washed ashore in La Jolla, California, captivating beachgoers. These unique ...

From Deep Sea to Shore: A rare purple sea snail shell washed up on a California beach

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.
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Expert shares his Top-10 list of rare shells to look for when you are combing the beach

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 ...
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Ned is a perfectly nice snail, but a rare shell means a doomed love life

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ned is a perfectly nice snail. If he had a dating profile, it might read: good listener, stable home, likes broccoli, seeks love. But he’s already exhausted his local ...
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Expert shares his Top-10 list of rare shells to look for when you are combing the beach

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 ...