r/shells

I found this little sandwich on the beach in Miami. It looks like two shells stuck together with sand, but I could not (and kind of didn't want to) pry them apart. Some type of jackknife or razor clam?

As I continue for 4 hours.
Beavertail State Park // Jamestown, RI

First time I went seriously looking for shells. Last two paper towels are from low tide, bowl and first three paper towels are from earlier in the day. Close up on two bivalves from low tide that have not opened all the way. What do you think? A good first haul?

Had them since I was a little kid. I know the left is some sort of albacore but it's massive and red. Never knew what the right one was but I'm assuming some sort conch? Don't remember where I found them. And yes I know my wet specimens look bad lol they need new liquid. Anyone know what these two are?

Found on Delray Beach, Florida

Seashells.

This was labelled as a Babelomurex princeps but I'm not truly sure

Part of a balanced breakfast. For those wanting something else, try our chocolate A. versicolor!

And for those wanting something different try our new grape A. versicolor!

(inspired by a comment on my last post) ​​

After 7 years of going to BB and many more years of my life at other beaches, always looking for a whole, intact one, this summer was finally the summer! I feel so lucky and like the universe wanted me to find her because it was the middle of the day and there were lots of people sitting right near it, it was dry so clearly had been sitting out in the sun and sand for a while, and no one had claimed it. The way I thought my heart was gunna beat out of my chest when I laid eyes on her and realized she was intact!

I followed all laws and customs so no issues on that front.

We found a motherlode of conchs at a dock. We brought home 8 of them and i really would love some help with cleaning tips without destroying them. I think all the periostracum should be removed but im not positive. I did read about bleach soaking but not sure that is the best route.

Found in the Spanish Mediterranean, I have never seen one of these. Which animal did it belong to?

First time collecting shells. I think I've found a new hobby! Now to move closer to the ocean...

Went to Miami for an overnight trip. Not too many shells, but found this orange one. Some kind of dove snail?

We saw this and several others on a short walk on the beach at Kitty Hawk, NC. It’s firm, clear, and about the size of a half-dollar. No reaction when poked.

sooooo many shells i was so happy