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Sanibel shell museum: A four-foot shell? That's right and it has some serious 'wing span'

Note to readers: This is Part 5 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...
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Sanibel shell museum: This elusive shell only collected by dredging or trawling

Note to readers: This is Part 5 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...
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Sanibel shell museum: This glossy shell is one of the rarest in the world

Note to readers: This is Part 2 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...
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Sanibel shell museum: This iconic shell is one of the most desirable in SWFL

The Junonia is a coveted shell found off the coasts of Florida. It is distinguished by its attractive brownish spots. The shell is part of the Volutidae family. Note to readers: This is Part 3 in a ...
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The Florida Roundup 'Film Fest'

This week on a special ‘Film Fest’ edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three directors of three film documentaries ...
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The 10 best things to do in Sanibel Island, Florida

Grab a basket, and hit the shell-dotted sands. Bowman's Beach is world-famous for its bounty, but locals go to the quieter ...
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This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, which has touch pools and a “Great Hall ...
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Ultra rare shell pulled from deep depths by hurricanes found on Sanibel Island

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Shell enthusiasts across the world are in awe about a recent find on Sanibel Island. Dr. Melanie Dittmer said she was sitting in shallow water off the beach last month, when she ...
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Shelling Sanibel

Here are some general things to know and tips to follow when shelling Sanibel Island Florida. Sanibel Island prohibits taking live seashells. There is no limit on the number of dead shells, which are ...