The event, held at the Omni Hotel on North Shoreline in Corpus Christi, marked the first time the convention has returned to the area since 1994.

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 ...

If you grew up in Corpus Christi, chances are you've pocketed a few seashells and brought them back home. But for those new to the area, or visiting for a vacation, there are several different ...

This is not surprising for 14-year-old old climate change activist Anesh Mungur, who says he has hardly seen any seashells in his lifetime. "I think it's really sad that the shells are disappearing.