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SW Florida shell seeker's rare finds led to passionate, fruitful hobby

Sara Brault has taken her shell collecting hobby to the next level, including starting an Instagram page to showcase her amazing finds at the beach.

Expert points us on path for finding Florida's 'Holy Grail' shell

Searching for a junonia shell is like searching for a needle in a haystack. You need a lot of patience and a lot of luck.
Travel + Leisure on MSN

This peaceful Florida island is the ‘seashell capital of the world’—with 400+ shell species and no traffic lights

Here's how to plan the perfect getaway to Sanibel Island.
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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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Expert shares his Top-10 list of rare shells to look for when you are combing the beach

An expert from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has compiled a list of rare shells found in Florida. The popular and rare Junonia shell was intentionally excluded from this particular list. A ...

Sanibel shell museum: This elusive shell only collected by dredging or trawling

Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, Florida.