What do you wear when shelling?

If you're only shelling for a short period of time and the sand is soft, you can go barefoot. If you're going to be out there for longer, consider something more comfortable like sandals or gym shoes. Protecting yourself from the sun is essential, so bring a hat and wear sunscreen.



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The best time to go shelling on Marco Island Low tide is usually the best since that's when all the shells are uncovered after being washed up. You can find a Marco Island tide table here. I think the shelling is good year round, but the weather was great in the winter. It wasn't too humid but it was still hot.

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Although January, February and March are some of the best months to go shelling on Sanibel and Captiva, Stefanie Wolf, a marine biologist at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, said that because of the high winds the islands have been experiencing this spring, now is an opportune time to go shelling.

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All beaches have shells, but some of the best beaches for shells in Florida are located on the Gulf in southwest Florida. Sanibel Island is the most famous, and deservedly so.

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Junonia is one of the rarest shells to find. It's highly coveted among beachcombers. Because Junonia snails live on the ocean floor, their shells aren't likely to wash up on the beach. Once a Junonia dies, its shell is more likely to stay buried than to travel the 60 to 150 feet to the sand.

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Sanibel Island Shelling – Travel & Leisure Ranked Sanibel Island #1 of the Top 10 Best U.S Shelling Beaches. Shell-lovers from all over the world make pilgrimages to tiny Sanibel Island's Gulf Coast, considered the best shelling spot in North America according to Travel & Leisure Magazine.

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The recreational collection of sea shells is allowed depending on whether or not the harvested sea shell contains a living organism, the type of organism it contains and where you will be collecting. Sea shells containing live organisms cannot be sold unless the seller has a valid commercial saltwater products license.

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