If you have some clear glass decor you’re tired of, or if you found a great piece at a thrift store, but the color isn’t quite what you want, you might think the only option is to replace it. But ...

Every piece of sea glass has a story − but sea glass could be on the decline. Olga Pankova/Moment When you stroll along a beach, you may look down and spot colorful bits of worn glass mixed in with ...

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Beachcombers covet it, people make art from it and it hides among shells along the beaches of Florida. Sea glass pieces aren’t as easy to find as the shells that cover Florida’s shorelines, but ...

NPR goes on a coast-to-coast hunt for treasure hiding in plain sight. Learn about sea glass and how to find it. If you get out to the beach this summer, and say you've already caught up on all the ...

Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 1, 2025. Click here for that audio. Dave Lee Valle is a 'glasser,' or sea glass collector. He combs beaches for real sea glass, which is decades ...

SCITUATE — In this trio of longtime Scituate friends, everybody has a job to do. For Lisa Julian, it's finding and turning scrap wood into nautically-inspired frames for a piece of glass. Ree Martin ...

Heading to the beach is about tanning in the sun, braving the waves for a refreshing swim, and finding that perfect souvenir while beachcombing. Finding seashells has always been a favorite pastime at ...

Among seashells, shark teeth, and sea creatures, collectors can add sea glass to the list of items to search for along Florida's shores. Sea glass is one of the most beautiful and unique items to come ...

If you ever stumble upon a smooth piece of colored rock when shell-searching at the beaches, you may have discovered some sea glass. The trash-to-treasure beach find has collected quite a following ...

It is both a hobby and a history — sea glass hunting around the Chesapeake Bay. Fall begins Wednesday, but don’t let it keep you away from the beach. Cooler temperatures make autumn a perfect time to ...