'Nature needs them more': Scientists warn against taking shells home
Scientists warn beach visitors against collecting seashells, saying nature needs them more than home decorators. Environmental professor Nathan English said shells serve as homes for hermit crabs and grit for birds digesting food. Western Australia enforces a 10-shell daily bag limit for most species outside marine parks.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 22:07 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 22:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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