During a recent low-tide beachcombing survey, Jace Tunnell came across a beautiful and fascinating shell—the Lettered Olive (Oliva sayana). In this video, we take a closer look at this sleek, glossy snail and share some surprising facts about its behavior, habitat, and unique features.
Did you know this snail is a fast burrower and a skilled predator? Or that its shell pattern looks like handwritten script? Join us as we explore what makes the Lettered Olive such an incredible find along our Gulf Coast beaches.
