Articles About Seashells, Coral and Craft Ideas

Shell collecting has one of the lowest barriers to entry of any natural history hobby. You need no equipment to begin, no license, no special knowledge, and no financial investment beyond getting your … read more

Seashells and gardens have been companions for centuries. Walk through the grounds of old coastal estates in England, wander the cottage gardens of New England fishing villages, or explore the courtya … read more

From Shell to Table: How Conch Is Prepared for Eating Conch meat is one of the great underappreciated seafoods of the Caribbean and Gulf Coast — firm, mildly sweet, faintly briny, with a flavor … read more

Beyond the Chowder: Creative Ways to Use Clam Shells in Crafts Clam shells are one of the most overlooked craft materials in the natural world. They're abundant, free if you live near the coast or vi … read more

Few sounds are as arresting as a conch horn. Deep, booming, and carry for great distances, it's a sound that has been used by costal cultures around the world for thousands of years. Their uses range … read more