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SHELLING RESTRICTIONS
The state of Florida has different laws about what kind of shells, and how many shells you can take. When visiting parks or beaches, always check information or visitors centers before going shelling.
Most areas restrict taking "live shells" to two of each kind per day. Live shells have creatures inside or are actually live creatures, like starfish, sand dollars, urchins and snails. It's really a lot more fun (and a LOT less smelly) to only take empty, non-living shells.
It's also a good idea to take only a few special shells from the beach. The shells will mean more to you, and there will be more shells for everyone!
DISPLAYING YOUR SHELLS
Use your Florida shells in decorative crafts.
Store your shells in empty egg cartons labeling each "cup".
Display your shells in bowls, cups, vases or old bottles. They look great mixed in with potpourri.
SHELL IDENTIFICATION CHART
Click here to view or print our Shell Identification Chart. Take it with you to the beach. These are photos of shells actually found on Florida beaches!
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