seashells

14 03, 2018

Types of shells you might find on Alabama beaches

By |2018-03-14T13:09:55+00:00March 14th, 2018|Blog|0 Comments

Are you a beachcomber who delights in finding a perfectly shaped seashell while walking the shoreline? Do you know the names of any of those awesome finds? We can help with that! One type of shell you’ll often see on Alabama beaches is a bittersweet, with an easily identified fan shape, ridges and scalloped center. These shells have teeth-like indentions along the inside of the pointed end and are usually white with brown or reddish colored lines. Coquina shells are [...]

15 03, 2017

Learn cool ways to preserve beach treasures

By |2017-03-15T14:43:00+00:00March 15th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments

Are you a beachcomber? Are you always on the lookout for a unique shell, sand dollar or piece of driftwood? There is some cool stuff along our beaches, no doubt about it. But just how do you protect and preserve those little treasures you pick up on your morning walk? Glad you asked! The first step is to keep them clean. Soak a sand dollar in fresh water and change the water frequently until it stays clear. Then soak the [...]

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