In fact, there are over 80,000 species of animals that make sea shells, and New Zealand has over 3,660 of them. The earliest examples date back hundreds of millions of years.

Between interesting rocks, sea glass – especially the elusive purple and blue pieces – or beautiful shells (but leave the occupied ones behind), and even fossils, there's plenty for keen-eyed ...

Beautiful, rare shells: Hurricane Dorian's waves uncover treasure trove from the sea Rachael Nail Florida Today 0:00 ...

We don't have mind-boggling quantities of shells, but we do have amazingly beautiful varieties and variations." Indeed, almost any local beach is likely to offer interesting seashells to discover.

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 ...