Searching for seashells after a period of rough surf can yield good results once things calm down again, Witherington said. "The shelling can be fabulous," he said. More in U.S.

So what can you find out there? Many types of shells are common in Volusia and Flagler counties. "Florida's Seashells: A Beachcomber's Guide," for instance, covers "263 species of mollusk shells." ...

Seashells are the abandoned exoskeletons of mollusks, like snails and clams. Numerous seashell varieties, including ark shells, scallops and conchs, can be found on Corpus Christi beaches ...