Turtles that crushed hard-shelled prey like clams and snails were reported to be more than five times more likely to survive ...

A new study has found that nearly half of the body traits identified across mollusks – a group that includes snails, clams, ...

A collection of fossil shells from marine snails and clams is challenging a theory that says the world's deadliest mass extinction was accompanied by severe ocean acidification. The study is the first ...

How smushed shells could help to resolve paleontological mysteries. By Asher Elbein You never know where a bit of unusual scientific research is going to lead. Consider a 2012 study about turtle ...

Hermit crabs move into other animals’ discarded shells as shelter, because the ocean is a treacherous place, full of hungry predators. Half a billion years ago, another creature evolved the same ...

At first, the day looks like a classic fossil beach hunt: rough waves, shell layers, cliff falls, and the hope of finding a shark tooth. Then a small fragment changes everything. They identify it as ...

Rhode Island beaches offer a variety of finds for beachcombers, including sea glass, shells, rocks, and even fossils. Popular spots include Sachuest Point for rocks and shells, Barrington Town Beach ...

Tiny fossils from Hokkaido are revealing a surprisingly mobile ancient ocean during a warmer world. A team led by researchers ...