10 Simple Florida Shelling Tips
Shelling is a popular activity for Floridian locals and visitors alike! Our pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico always have different kinds of mollusk shells that wash up on the shores. As long as your shell is void of a living creature when you find it, you are more than welcome to take it home.Bring some buckets or pails, which you can for affordable prices online
If you plan on going in the water, consider taking a few nets to catch floating shells
Start early- you will not be the only person trying to find the best shells
Plan your shelling before or after low tide, allowing new shells to wash up
Never rush because a good shelling outcome takes time- just relax
Snoop around where the sand is wet to find colorful newer shells
Visiting after a storm? Go shelling immediately for surprising discoveries
Bring your kids along, which should go with saying
Explore remote areas, looking where others wont
Find accommodations near the beach for convenient shelling trips