The black abalone mollusk (Haliotis cracherodii) is a delicacy in many regions of the world, with fancy restaurant diners ...

SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — Beachgoers in San Diego may have spotted some glistening, purple shells reminiscent of small gemstones in the sand recently. Scientists at the University of California, San ...

In Da Nang, the unusual job of catching sea snails - by walking backward - peaks just before Tet, offering high earnings and ...

Oceanographer Anya Stajner was recently enjoying a sunset walk along the La Jolla Shores beach when a vibrant violet pop of color caught her eye in the sand. She got down on her hands and knees and ...

New book highlights the Bay Area’s birds Bay Area project fills gap in whale acoustics research What California’s seals can teach us about life Should Cupertino neighbors eat eggs laid by a stray hen?

Deep in the Indian Ocean, scientists have discovered a snail whose feet are covered in iron scales, making it look virtually ...

Venom from the geography cone snail could help researchers develop new diabetes treatments A toxin in the venom called consomatin causes blood sugar levels to remain low The toxin’s structure could ...

For National Snail Day, museum research fellow Melissa Betters explores the mollusks’ notable nature Melissa Betters A shell from the Cuvier tropid snail, a terrestrial species native to Madagascar, ...

San Diego beachgoers are getting a rare and colorful treat. Stunning violet sea snails have recently made a surprise appearance along La Jolla Shores, riding in on a warm ocean current. Known as ...

'Like being hit by a car': Surfer attacked by shark along Mendocino County coast ‘Unbearable’ bear holed up under California home finally takes off – 6 weeks later Authorities confirm shark killed ...