A metal ring, a handful of shells and pearl beads become a spiraling keepsake for the patio.

Are you a seashell novice? Don't worry, we're here to help. We've outlined some of the prettiest shells you'll find on the beach and how you can identify them. Whether you're heading to Sanibel Island ...

When I (Nathan Brooks English) was six years old, I snuck a starfish home from the beach and hid it in my closet. I regret that now, as my parents did then when the smell of rotting starfish ...