Scientists have identified a group of genes that control the formation of shapes and color patterns on the shell of the tropical marine mollusk referred to as "abalone." A study published in the open ...

Long after seashells cease to be dwellings for the ocean’s creatures, they remain desirable as raw materials in home decor, especially in coastal areas. A shell accessory can recall beaches visited ...

The store: Christa's South Antiques had been open for 10 years when owner Christa Wilm glued seashells around a small mirror — and became the "shell lady" for interior designers across the country.

LIFE’S A BEACH: Dainty Abalone shells add a bit of ocean chic to home décor, especially on this shell mirror from Jayson Home and Garden. It hangs nicely on a wall or displayed on a dresser, but more ...