ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A fan mussel found only in the Mediterranean was officially added to the list of critically endangered species, after scientists recorded a dramatic decline in its population ...

The endangered Mediterranean mollusk Pinna nobilis, pictured in Spain. The golden silk, a luxury once reserved for Roman emperors, has been recreated by modern scientists. In a study published in ...

The Noble Pen Shell, part of the Pinnidae family, is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of all pen shells, reaching up to 4 feet in size. This shell is known for its beautiful copper ...

In the course of this century,risinganthropogenic CO₂ emissions will likely cause a decrease in ocean pH, know as ocean acidification, together with an increase of water temperature. Only in the last ...

This week’s low midafternoon tides provided excellent beachcombing conditions around lunchtime. I found a variety of treasures, including pen shells, pear whelks, and hundreds of Atlantic cockles.