Holy Cowrie! We are floating around the Indian Ocean on a sailboat anchoring at several of the Seychelles Islands in search of seashells. Not only have we found a few seashells… we’ve seen breath taking views, amazing wildlife and even tried to relax a little in the sunshine and take in the salty air.
We’re soaking up every second so coming up soon…
Seychelles Shell N Tell
PS- you were right Jody and Judy!!! ;)
Pam, how exciting! I admit, I had to look at a map–and I’m seriously impressed. :-) You and Clark are adventurous, and we reap the rewards because you share your observations with us. Thanks for taking us with you!
I was thinking that I was totally loving that huge auger-looking shell. And then I looked closer at the photo and I am loving them ALL. I can’t wait until you spill the beans on everything you’ve found!
Pam now u can add a spot for Seychelles seashells in your hobby room. I know u had an amazing trip.
So, you are Searching for Seashells in Seychelles by the Seashore – How fun!! Looks beautiful there and love your already found treasures :-).
Mmmm, how lovely. :)
Looks like a beautiful place with awesome shells !!! Thanks for sharing with those of us who can not live the dream with you but appreciate being able to do it through your most generous sharing of your treasures, pictures and stories. Thank you so much and enjoy and be safe. Blessings
Your shells are impressive! Looks like a an absolutely lovely location! Enjoy your many adventures there!
Beautiful place, Pam. Thank you for taking the time to share with us :
Hi,
The big shell in the middle is the habitation of the hermit crab, and there is growing habitation problem for these animals due to collecting tourists :(
Below is actually copied from the Seychelles Tourism Board’s webpage;
“Please resist the urge to collect seashells along the beaches as many are used as habitation by hermit crabs. Collecting shells is prohibited in nature reserves, marine parks and reserves in Seychelles.”
Please reconsider it the next time or read before your holiday about the conservation efforts done by NGOs.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your concern Vincze and for your information. We totally respect conservation efforts and were very careful not to take any shells from any nature reserve or marine park while in Seychelles. We were on a boat with a local captain who grew up in Seychelles so he knew all reserve areas and laws. There were hundreds of empty turbos (the big shell in the middle). Thank you again for your conservation efforts.
Hi Pam – I will be visiting the Seychelles soon. I understand there are protected areas in which one is not allowed to collect dead beach shells. I realize you were with a local competent guide as to which beaches are part of a nature reserve and which ones are not. However, how can a visitor prove the specific location as to where a seashell came from once you arrive at customs at the seychelles airport. Having read the thread, I know you were successful in getting your treasured “shell memories” back home. Please explain how this process is handled as I, too, want the same outcome.
Thank-you.
I have about 30 lbs of beautiful shells from the Seychelles from 1970 ‘s when I lived there . All the different types are amazing . Had them for fourth years not sure what to do with them now?
Jim- put them in a wire or glass jar or bowl to display in your home. You can put a tag on them to show where they are from and a date… and/or put a photo from Seychelles next to it. It’s such a wonderful memory to look at those shells I’m sure so enjoy them every day. It’s quite a conversation piece so you can share your memories. It’s easy. good luck!