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Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Mollusks
Bibliographic information geared toward amateur and young collectors.
www.si.edu
Extensive site with shell news, cowries for sale, species checklists, and shell collecting links.
www.cowries.net
Designed for shell collectors with a variety of interests in the hobby and science of conchology, and for anyone who has ever been fascinated with the beauty and diversity of sea and land shells.
www.worldwideconchology.com
Information about mollusks and other marine invertebrates for shell collectors and professionals.
www.ofseaandshore.com
Bibliographic material on famous conchologists.
www.inhs.uiuc.edu
Frequently asked questions about seashell collecting from the San Diego Natural History Museum.
www.sdnhm.org
Photo gallery of snail shells.
members.tripod.com
Information about seashell collecting, with articles, pictures, and living shells in water tanks. Written by collectors, for collectors. Site in both English and French.
www.seashell-collector.com
Exchanging shells and information about Olividae and other mollusks.
www.geocities.com
Guide to Beachcombing Seashells and Sealife
A how to guide on cleaning, preserving and identifying seashells, sealife, and sanddollars found while beachcombing.
www.seashells.org
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Promotes collection-based research on shells and mollusks with emphasis on southwest Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Located in Sanibel, Florida.
www.shellmuseum.org
Shell collecting information from a South African collector. Site includes computer programs for collection management, landsnail information, microscope photography, and artwork.
home.global.co.za
Virtual exhibit from the McClung Museum.
mcclungmuseum.utk.edu
Conchologists of America Listserv
A forum for informal discussions of molluscan biology, taxonomy, natural history, evolution, conservation, and collection-related subjects.
erato.acnatsci.org
Personal site of Dr. David Touitou, with articles about shells, shell collecting expeditions. Many photos, including some of living seashells.
membres.lycos.fr