Whelks are carnivorous in nature, and they mostly feed on mussels, barnacles, mollusks, and worms. They can be spotted partially buried in the ocean floor with a spiral shell and pointed tip ...

Researchers at the University of Florida say adult whelks lay eggs in a connected series of 50 to 175 disc-shaped capsules. The string of capsules can be more than 2 feet long, with each disc ...

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 ...