Moon Snail, Coquina Clam, Calico Scallops, and Ark Shells!
This Sea Shell sign is located at the Eddy Creek oceanside gazebo area in Canaveral National Seashore, Playalinda Beach, Florida.
Moon Snails are an edible marine bivalve who stay hidden in the sand during sunlight hours. Moon Snails forage at night. They fit fully in their shell but are sizable out.
Coquina Clams are marine bivalve mollusks. The color wheel on Coquina Clams includes, pink, mauve, blue, yellow, and white. Found in the swash zone, the area where the water meets the land, Coquina Clams slightly submerge themselves in the wet sand. Coquina are small, edible saltwater clams.
Calico Scallops host lovely colors and pinkish hues. Calico Scallops live in deeper off-shore water but often are found along the shoreline. Calico Scallops are marine bivalve mollusks.
Ark Shells come from marine bivalve mollusks. They have a row of comb-like, interlocking teeth on the inner hinge and sometimes carry a hairy outer organic layer. Neat! Find Out More about Ark Shells at the Florida Museum University of Florida.
Sea Robins are found in warm saltwater, are scaly bottom fish, and also called Gurnard. Sea Robins have bony heads, colorfully patterned bodies, two dorsal fins, and can grow to 28 inches in length. Sea Robin mainly exist in the eastern Atlantic Ocean including Florida's East Coast, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea.
On the Water for more about the Sea Robin and a surprise recipe.
