A 'swatch' is a word that you may not associate with a wildlife identification guide. Originally used in the clothing trade, a swatch was a small sample of fabric. If you were having a jacket made ...

Most seashells come from mollusks, a large group of marine animals, including clams, snails and oysters, which make shells as a protective covering. These shells are created from the outer ...

Your guide to Jersey Shore seashells (and other things found on N.J. beaches) Published: Jul. 05, 2021, 12:00 p.m. A boy collects shells on the beach in Brigantine in this 2017 file photo.