The ocean is full of remarkable creatures, but few are as captivating as the starfish. Despite their name, starfish are not actually fish. They belong to a group of animals known as echinoderms, making them close relatives of sea urchins and sand dollars.
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Discovering the Spider Conch in French Polynesia
One of my most exciting seashell finds in French Polynesia was the Lambis lambis, commonly known as the spider conch. This large sea snail, part of the Strombidae family, can be found near shore along sandy sea floors throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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Finding the Moana Shell (Queen Conch) on an Abandoned Beach in the Bahamas
During one of my most enchanting shell-collecting adventures on an abandoned beach in the Bahamas, I stumbled upon a beautiful queen conch shell, reminiscent of the iconic shell from Moana. This discovery was not only unexpected but also a fascinating look into the local culture.
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