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Katarina Wójcik

Katarina Wójcik is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering marine and shoreline ecology. She began writing professionally in 2016, previously producing regional travel guides and coastal tourism publications. Wójcik regularly surveys local beaches to observe tidal life and marine debris, bringing observations from the water’s edge into her reporting.

Can Oysters Really Have Multiple Pearls?
What Does the Inside of a Pearl Look Like?
What Is a Cowrie Shell? History, Meaning, and Uses
How to Dry and Preserve a Sand Dollar
What Is an Abalone? Its Biology, Shell, and Uses
Where and How Can I Find a Conch Shell?
How to Find Ghost Crabs on the Beach at Night
How Long Do Clams Live For? Species & Influencing Factors
How Big Are Blue Crabs? Average & Record Sizes
What Does a Crab Pinch Look Like?
What Are Mud Crabs and Where Do They Live?
How to Tell if a Sand Dollar Is Dead
Where to Find Abalone Shells and How to Get Them
What Color Are Seashells and How Do They Get Their Color?
Is the Horseshoe Crab the Oldest Living Species?
How to Tell How Old a Clam Is
Mussel Anatomy: Inside the Shell and Beyond
What Does a Scallop Look Like Alive?
Where Do Capiz Shells Come From? A Look at Their Origin
Are There Leeches in Arizona? Where They’re Found
How Long Do Conchs Live in the Wild?
What Are Baby Clams Called? From Larvae to Spat
When Do Crabs Come Out on the Beach?
Are There Coconut Crabs in Hawaii?
Can Crabs See in the Dark?
What Is a True Crab? The Science Behind the Name
What Are Sand Crabs? Anatomy, Behavior, and Habitat
Where Do Vampire Crabs Live in the Wild?
What Do Wild Hermit Crabs Eat in Nature?
Do Clams Have Teeth? How They Eat Without Them