Beachgoers in San Diego may have spotted some glistening, purple shells reminiscent of small gemstones in the sand recently.

The Janthina sea snail is an interesting little animal that makes "bubble rafts" and floats around on the ocean's surface.

Janthina sea snails, a rare tropical species, have been discovered on San Diego beaches for the first time in a decade.

Rare Janthina sea snails, known for their violet shells, have washed ashore on a San Diego beach. Typically found in tropical ...

A rare species of sea snail, Janthina janthina, was found at a SoCal beach. These creatures are known for their vibrant ...

A tiny, exquisite group of sea creatures rarely seen by humans has made a brief return to San Diego. One of the few people ...