Seashells are so plentiful that you may sometimes take them for granted. Scientists have estimated that just one small stretch of beaches along the Gulf of California contained at least 2 trillion ...

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Seashells come in different shapes, sizes and colours and thousands are washed ashore by the waves. But who do these shells belong to? Marine biologist Alan Deidun enlightens Stephanie Fsadni. ‘She ...

In many parts of the world, including Africa, seashells served as a widely accepted form of currency for centuries, especially as the barter system proved insufficient for more complex economies.

Discover an ancient technique to transform seashells into cement powder. This traditional method offers a natural and ...