We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Beachcombing and shelling are popular activities for those heading to the seashore throughout the year. However, the seemingly innocuous ...

Most of us have picked up a shell or two that caught our eye while strolling the beach, and many of us might even have a small collection of favorites that decorate our shelves and counters at home.

They’re usually up with the sun, long before the crowds flock to the Wilmington area beaches for a day of sunning and wading in the ocean. Those early risers — the shell seekers — will tell you when ...