Snails can hide in their shells for months or even years, slowing metabolism and sealing in moisture to survive harsh ...

Snails have shells the moment they're born, but it's kind of hard to tell. In fact, it's hard to even see a baby snail. Some are nearly microscopic, such as Angustopila psammion, whose adult-sized ...

A rare, vibrant purple sea snail, Janthina, washed ashore in La Jolla, California, captivating beachgoers. These unique ...

Before you trash those eggshells, know this: tomatoes cheer, potatoes perk up — and they're not the only ones. This humble ...

With a shell that looks like a full moon, egg cases that look like broken pottery on the seafloor, a unique predatory style and even a feature comparable belly button, the moon snail that frequents La ...

The problem of brown algae is actually one of the very first that aquarium enthusiasts will find themselves facing, ...

From movement to mating signals, slug slime plays a vital role in survival and explains those silvery garden trails.

We’re all familiar with La Jolla’s sea lions, harbor seals, orcas, garibaldi and seabirds. But in this series of stories called Species of the Month, the Light sheds light on other, lesser-known ...

The Australian city’s home-grown food scene is going from strength to strength, with in-water oyster experiences and garden ...

Most people have done it. You see something small and wiggly on a plant, your brain says “bug = bad,” and your hand is ...