The former fisherman has been collecting shells for more than 60 years The Shire of Ashburton bought Mr Baker's collection for $200,000 It hopes the collection will be a drawcard for tourists to the ...

TROY, N.Y. — Jewels of the Sea, once a beloved South Troy science museum featuring a vast collection of seashells, has been reborn as a virtual exhibit specializing in 3D photographs of natural ...

SARASOTA — Stuffed in drawers and gleaming on glass shelves, Tom Castle flashes a twinkle in his eye when he sees and talks about his seashell collection. It’s a “collector’s itch,” as he calls it, ...