Thousands travel to the "seashell capital of the world" every year, hoping to get a glimpse of the more than 250 types of seashells littering its 15 miles of beaches.

But for those new to the area, or visiting for a vacation, there are several different types of seashells that can be found on one of the many beaches in the Corpus Christi area.

Thousands travel to the “seashell capital of the world” every year, hoping to get a glimpse of the more than 250 types of seashells littering its 15 miles of beaches. Surplus of shells after Ian ...