Violet snails shells are left behind by animals that survive by eating Portuguese men-of-war. I’ve often found violet snail shells on Hawaii’s windward beaches, and could fit about 10 in my palm. Here ...

Oceanographer Anya Stajner was recently enjoying a sunset walk along the La Jolla Shores beach when a vibrant violet pop of color caught her eye in the sand. She got down on her hands and knees and ...

SAN DIEGO — San Diego beachgoers are getting a rare and colorful treat. Stunning violet sea snails have recently made a surprise appearance along La Jolla Shores, riding in on a warm ocean current.

The striking purple sea snail (Janthina) found after washing up on a beach in La Jolla, California. (Image: Natural History Museum) A rare purple Janthina sea snail washed up on La Jolla beach, ...