Ocean bounty: Sea snails wash up on Marang beach after cockles last year

Mohd Nasarudin, 26, showing his sea snail harvest from Pantai Rusila. – Bernama

MARANG (Bernama): Last seen over 50 years ago, sea snails of the Margistrombus species are being washed up on the beach at Pantai Rusila near Kampung Rhu Dua here.

Brought in by monsoon waves, its tasty squid-like flesh and pretty shells are enticing visitors to flock the beach to collect them.