Top: Recreation: Collecting: Shells: Organizations

» Astronaut Trail Shell Club - Club in Melbourne Beach, Florida.




» The British Shell Collectors' Club - Aims to promote an interest in all aspects of conchology and to stimulate an exchange of information and specimens. Includes articles, club news, membership details, a calendar of events, photos, a list of reference books, and classifieds. Located in Berkshire, UK.




» Conchologists of America, Inc. - International shell-collecting enthusiasts' organization. Photos, history, events, facts, kid's activities, and information about conferences, clubs, and publications.




» Conchology Section of the Auckland Museum - Private club with about 100 members ranging from amateurs to seasoned enthusiasts. Includes a meeting schedule, a newsletter, upcoming events and membership information. Located in Auckland, New Zealand.




» The Cone Shells Club - A Yahoo! group dedicated to the gastropod family Conidae. Forum, chat room, identification help, and photographs.




» Englewood Shell Club - Formed in 1996 for members to share their enthusiasm and experiences of mollusks of all kinds. Includes a meeting schedule, directions, a newsletter, a library, and membership details. Located in Englewood, Florida, United States.




» Guam Shell Club - Organization of hobbyists interested in collecting shells. Contains articles and list of recent finds.




» Indianapolis Shell Club - Group of enthusiasts in the Circle City area. Includes membership and meeting information, and a newsletter. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.




» Italian Malacological Society - Studies mollusks (shells, seashells), with indexes to publications, links to Italy and Europe, a BBS and a taxonomic database. Site in both English and Italian.




» Jacksonville Shell Club - Dedicated and enthusiastic band of shell lovers based in Duval County, Florida. Contains newsletters, meeting information and directions.




» North Alabama Shell Club - Purpose is to bring together people interested in collecting and studying mollusk shells; to encourage shell-related interests, such as shellcraft and shell art; and, to encourage others to discover the beauty, uses, mystery and fascination of shells and shellfish.




» North Texas Conchological Society - A Dallas-based club for shell enthusiasts and collectors. The Society promotes an interest in shells and malacology, as well as in the preservation of natural habitats.