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STAR´S WEB PICKS
Previous web picks
Bioluminescence in Krill and Other Deep Sea Creatures for Kids!: http://www.krilloil.com/bioluminescence-in-krill-and-other-deep-sea-creatures-for-kids.html
An interesting site with information on bioluminescence in several sea creatures, including a mollusk (you will have to check out the site to find out which one). This web site was recommended by the students in Arden Doern's class at Valley Charter School. - 11/2011
The Georgia Shell Club: http://amylyne.myweb.uga.edu/GSC/gashell.htm
A small site. Lots of email contacts. Links to other clubs. - 1/2010
Englewood Florida Shell Club: http://englewoodshellclub.org/s_main2.html
A shell library link, member link, COA pages link. The shell links are interesting and worth a visit. - 1/2010
Dutch Malacolgical Society: http://www.spirula.nl/welkom.htm
All in Dutch. I include it because a shell club, any kind, should be mentioned as shell clubs are disapearing. - 1/2010
Conolgical Society of Southern Africa: http://home.global.co.za/~peabrain/page1.htm
An interesting site. Part of the shell webring. A nfew links, seem to direct you to other places. - 1/2010
Astronaut Trail Shell Club: http://pw1.netcom.com/~ejpower/atsc.html
Small but nice site. A few links. The first of my shell club reviews, glad to see a shell club on the Internet. - 1/2010
Freshwater, Terrestrial, and Marine Mollusk and Other Wildlife Illustrations, Educational Programs : www.kansasmussels.com
A site for Mussel shells, for the time being. A Mussel book is available (Kansas Mussels) and art work from Karen. Got web site from the Texas 2008 COA. Soon to add more content to site. Please visit again to view new content. - 12/2009
PECTEN SITE coll. Arne Ghys: http://www.pectensite.com
A very good site for Pecten lovers. Many, many links to species. Links to other collectors, shell dealers, and other sites. A Belgium collector and the site is a refreshing alternative to US sites.
- 12/2009
scallop cabinet: http://www.scallop.nl/
A small site, no pictures. Some species described. A link to terminology, acronyms, and references. Will expand? - 12/2009
Illustrated Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms: http://www.malacologicalterms.org/Index.asp
A site in progress. I recomend students and professonals to contribute to site. Line drawings and photos. Links to discribe site's purpose and goal. Finnaly a site of terms and the growth depends on you. - 12/2009
Shellcraft-guides.com: http://www.shellcraft-guides.com/index.html
Nice site for crafft. Links to buy shells, clean shells, preserve shells, cover jarsa, etc. Shell clubs hosting COA conventions please take note and do vist for ideas on decorations. - 12/2009
Shelline Group: http://www.shellinegroup.com
A shell collectors web site from Italy. A servie to all concholigists, order shells, visit museums, a soon to be link to clubs, etc. Excellent start for a new collector and established collector. A link to shell shows in Europe. A search feature. An RSS feed that sends you info. by email is available. Check site out. - 11/2009
Famous Malacologists: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/~ksc/Malacologists/FamousMalacologists.html
mostly biographical info., some graphics, incomplete list, good to feminize oneself with the authors - 11/2009
ANSP - Systematics & Evolution - Malacology: http://www.ansp.org/research/biodiv/malacology_home.php
Didn't see any graphics. Lots and lots of research material for a researcher. Freash water and land snail links. Links to other web pages in the Acaemy of Natural Sciences in PA. - 11/2009
Neptuma: http://www.neptunea.org
Belgium shell site. An intro. To shells, meeting dates, contact link, and very good shell links for non US shell sites. A nice alternative to US shell sites. VISIT! Home page has English and Belgium language titles to click for language of your choice. Pictures of shells to clarify descriptions. Some Atlantic species described. - 11/2009
Sea and Sky: The Sea: http://www.seasky.org/sea.html
Well, half of this site is shell related, shells live in the ocean, right? Photos of ocean creatures and information. Might be shell photos but site has changed since last scrutinized it. - 10/2009
Sanibel Seashell Industries: http://www.seashells.com
A good source of shell craft items and shells. Has more than just shell related crafts, marine items too. Displays and supplies. - 10/2009
Mollusk Collections at AMNH: http://research.amnh.org/invertzoo/mollusk/collections
/. No pictures, easy to navigate, is a list – nothing more. Good for researchers.
- 10/2009
- Coral Reef Creatures - Pacific and Red Sea Invertebrates: http://reefimages.com
Small pictures, some shells, mostly other ocean creatures. All pictures are of live animals. Slide show section doesn’t work correctly but try anyway. - 10/2009
Guide to seashells, Sea life, beachcombing, identifying seashells, cleaning and preserving: http://www.seashells.org
Good links for general shell collecting information. Very good for non-shell critters and what to do with them. A great starting place for beginners. I didn’t fully investigate site, may have some commercial references included since it is designed and developed by a shell dealer. - 10/2009
Alternative Photography, XRAY of Seashells: http://www.crowncity.com/shellfish
A few pictures, mostly a commercial site. Can buy photos for a shell room. Weg site now called Snail Shots, prints for sale. - 9/2009
Yahooligans! - Science and Nature: Living Things: Animals:Invertebrates: Molluscs: http://kids.yahoo.com/science/
Some pictures and links. The home page might be good for kids. - 9/2009
Sanibel Island, FL - A Complete Insiders Guide to Sanibel Island: http://www.sanibelisland.com
A good site for shellers and travelers. A big help in identifying shells collected there. Many pictures and links to aid in the experience of Sanibel Island. If go there don’t forget to visit the shell museum. - 9/2009
eNature: http://enature.com/
Excellent, excellent site. Many, many photos. Field guide list, list by zip code, if become a member can make customized list, etc. I can spend all day at this site, more than just shells, seashores, mammals, ocean life, birds, etc. You would deny yourself an experience if you don’t visit this site. - 9/2009
All About Seashells: all-about-seashells.com`
Can spend a very long time here. Good for kids to learn shells. Over 200 articeles. - 9/2009
Sea and Sky: The Sea: http://www.seasky.org/sea.html
Well, half of this site is shell related, shells live in the ocean, right? Photos of ocean creatures and information. Might be shell photos but site has changed since last scrutinized it. - 7/2009
- Mollusk Collections @ AMNH: http://research.amnh.org/invertzoo/mollusk/collections
No pictures, easy to navigate, is a list – nothing more. Good for researchers. - 7/2009
Coral Reef Creatures - Pacific and Red Sea Invertebrates; : http://reefimages.com
Small pictures, some shells, mostly other ocean creatures. All pictures are of live animals. Slide show section doesn’t work correctly. - 7/2009
Snail's Tales: http://snailstales.blogspot.com/index.html
A site to blog (write, comment, post) anything you want. Not a shell site but has interesting infomation. - 7/2009
NIEHS Kids' Pages Interactive and Printable Online Coloring Books: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/color.htm
Not really a shell site but might get kids interested in the environment. There is a shell coloring book. Coloring books can be printed if you can't color online. A great teaching tool and school activity. - 6/2009
