On the gorgeous beaches of the Outer Banks, scallops can be found scattered along the shoreline in abundance from Corolla to Ocracoke. Scallops shells can be one of the most colorful shells, and there are a variety of species that shell collectors can search for to brighten their collections. The scallop animal inside the shell […]

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Many have heard about the beautiful pieces of broken glass that the ocean transforms into seaglass, as hunting for these beach treasures has been increasing in popularity all over the globe. Beachcombers have started scheduling vacations to historical glass-making areas such as Italy, which is credited for inventing cobalt blue glass, or coastal fishing communities […]

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Seaglass collecting is an exciting hobby that’s growing in popularity on the Outer Banks. The treacherous waters and historical events that have occurred along the shores of this sandbar contribute to the abundance of seaglass that can be found. Although beachcombing is nothing new to the area, especially to a lot of longtime residents, collecting […]

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There are a few treasures that will make a beachcombing shell collector fall to their knees and rejoice, and one type that is known to make rare appearances on the shores of the Outer Banks is the gorgeous helmet shell. These exotic looking shells are like trophy finds for dedicated collectors, and finding a complete […]

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Living on the thin, shifting ribbon of sand known as the Outer Banks, many residents encounter a variety of unusual items that wash up along the coastline. For example, back in 2006, a massive amount of bags of chips washed ashore, to the surprise and delight of beachcombers. There are many forces in nature like […]

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Moon Shells and Shark Eyes don’t exactly sound like real seashells that someone can find while walking along the shorelines of the Outer Banks, but believe it or not, you can. In fact, these two types of snail shells can be found fairly easily because of their globe shapes which allow them to roll smoothly […]

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Hurricanes and tropical storms have been forming and reshaping the ribbon of sand known as the Outer Banks since its creation. After one of these storms passes by the Atlantic coast, beachcombers from all over flock to the shores with hopes of finding bountiful treasures. One of these unusual treasures that can make a rare […]

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As a professional beachcomber, seashell enthusiast, and ocean-loving artist, my love for the beach runs deep. If I find something rare or unique, I usually can’t contain my excitement, and I end up doing a dance and singing a song. I like picking popular songs and replacing the key words with beach-themed words. So for […]

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Growing up in North Carolina, my family often spent summer vacations on one of our state’s beautiful sandy beaches, our favorite being the tiny island of Sunset Beach.  On most of the small-town Carolina beaches, time stops.  Things that mattered before your vacation don’t anymore, and you instantly find yourself at peace surrounded by the […]

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