Oyster shell recycling pilot: Mississippi reuses restaurant shells; research backs reef gains

The 'Save Our Shells' initiative in Mississippi effectively transformed discarded oyster shells from local restaurants into a valuable resource for ecosystem restoration. Through grant funding, this ...
Euronews

Rescued shells from Captain Cook's third voyage go on show for first time in 100 years

A 'globally important' shell collection rescued from a skip containing gems from Captain Cook’s third voyage will go on show from today in Northumberland, England, after they were believed to have ...
Phys.org

This 18th-century shell collection, saved from a skip, tells a story of empire, explorers and women's equality

In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook's final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Shells From Captain Cook’s Final Voyage Were Rescued From a Dumpster

In the 1980s, a trove of rare shells—some of which had been collected on a famed 18th-century voyager’s doomed final expedition—was tossed in a dumpster at Newcastle University in England during an ...
The Guardian

Shells from Captain Cook’s final voyage saved from skip

Important collection rediscovered during house-clearing includes numerous rare species An internationally important collection of shells, including specimens from Captain Cook’s final voyage, has been ...
The Independent

Shells from Captain Cook’s third voyage ‘lost for 40 years’ are saved from skip

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The News-Press

Sanibel shell museum: This iconic shell is one of the most desirable in SWFL

The Junonia is a coveted shell found off the coasts of Florida. It is distinguished by its attractive brownish spots. The shell is part of the Volutidae family. Note to readers: This is Part 3 in a ...
The Conversation

This 18th‑century shell collection, saved from a skip, tells a story of empire, explorers and women’s equality

In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook’s final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it ...