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SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — Beachgoers in San Diego may have spotted some glistening, purple shells reminiscent of small gemstones in the sand recently. Scientists at the University of California, San ...

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In a groundbreaking achievement for marine science, researchers unveil a new genus and species of parasitic sea snail after nearly a decade of study, revealing the collaborative efforts of scientists ...

Spectacle unfolded along Puri’s coastline, where thousands of live sea snails were spotted moving across the sandy shore ...

One of the world's most venomous creatures could be a new source of inspiration for drugs to treat diseases affecting hundreds of millions of people, a new study suggests. Led by researchers from the ...

Scientists from UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences have been involved in an international research project which shows a parasitic sea snail that represents an entirely new genus.

Deadly sea snail poison could be key to making better drugs to treat diabetes, according to a new study. The toxin from one of the most venomous creatures on the planet may lead to new medicines for ...

SAN DIEGO — San Diego beachgoers are getting a rare and colorful treat. Stunning violet sea snails have recently made a surprise appearance along La Jolla Shores, riding in on a warm ocean current.