gathering shells

[oceanwander]

I normally use the sand rake that I purchased from protoolsoutlet for gather shells in sandy areas. It lets the sand flow through and the shells remain safely in the basket. Does anyone have a better way to gather the shells?

[david touitou]

Hello,

Well I used this method only once and got not very interesting shells. So now I prefer snorkeling and scuba at night on sandy areas...  <img src="images/smiley/dingo.gif" alt="" border="0" />

Happy Shelling
DAVID

[petraw]

I think one of the nicest ways to collect seashells is still the "bucket in one hand" walking up and down the beach, take your children with you, you will end up with all sorts of beautiful shells (sometimes the smallest ones are the prettiest!), and you will have had a great time! <img src="images/icones/icon13.gif" alt="images/icones/icon13.gif" style="border:0" />

[david touitou]

Hello,

Effectively, it's a very good way to shell  <img src="images/smiley/jap.gif" alt="" border="0" />
Though, night scuba for shells is kind of exciting too  <img src="images/smiley/dingo.gif" alt="" border="0" />

[rafael picardal]

Hello!

Yes! Night scuba and snorkeling is more productive especially at sandy bottom near coral beds. And you may stumble some rare specimens or luckily find very rare ones..

Happy shelling!

Raffy

[dave r]

Be aware Rielle, diging through sand with your bare hands can be dangerous. There are all sorts of poisonous creatures that spend most of their life buried in sand; cone shells, sea urchins, scorpion fish to name but a few. That is without  the added hazards of broken glass or rusty cans.
Dave