On Sanibel, overzealous collectors are kept from reducing breeding populations by severe laws: Taking live shells or sand dollars, sea stars or sea urchins is grounds for a $500 fine and up to 60 ...

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Shell enthusiasts across the world are in awe about a recent find on Sanibel Island. Dr. Melanie Dittmer said she was sitting in shallow water off the beach last month ...

Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island, Florida, is the perfect beach to enjoy the sunset or a great sunrise, take a beach w ...

Johnnie Ennis recently fulfilled one of his big goals in life. His hobby is looking for shells that wash up on Sanibel Island. He is a shell enthusiast and has been for quite some time.

Good news!: Sanibel's famed national shell museum to reopen its doors March 1 after Ian comeback Scholars can study the collection in person or access it online. The museum is also home base of a ...