Whelk is a type of sea snail mostly found in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Northeastern American coast. Whelks can also be found on the coast of some European countries such as the United Kingdom, ...

This week, the Texas coast has seen an influx of lightning whelks washing up with the tides. Recognized as the official state shell of Texas, the lightning whelk is a fascinating marine predator that ...

TORTOLA — Kaido Thomas recalled that as a boy growing up in Long Look he often would accompany his parents on reefs around the territory during low tides to pick whelks. As an adult he returned to the ...