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Advanced Search
- Click here to view photographs of all seashells:  Show All Images
- Use Simple Search for an easier search screen.
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Choose one category from the list below. Click "About Types" to see which seashells the type categories include.
Cones Olives, Bubble Shells, And Others
Helmets And Conchs Limpets
Murexes, Tritons, Whelks and Others Keyhole Limpets
Worm and Carrier Shells Slipper and Cup-and-Saucer Shells
Caecums and Tusks Abalones
Augers, Horn Shells, and Others Chitons
Dove Shells, Ceriths, And Others Scallops
Periwinkles, Wentletraps, And Others Cockles, Arks, Angel Wings, And Others
Tops And Turbans Clams, Pandoras, And Others
Moon Snails, Nerites, And Others Mussels, Razor Clams, And Pen Shells
Trivias and Cowries Oysters, Jewel Boxes, And Jingle Shells
Margin Shells and Eratos
 

Choose one or more colors that appear on the seashell you are searching for.
  red   blue   brown
  pink   purple   black
  orange   iridescent   gray
  yellow-gold   tan   white
  green
 

Choose the size category that best fits the seashell you are trying to identify.
.25-.5 inch .5-1 inch 1-2.5 inches 2.5-5 inches over 5 inches
 

Choose one or more habitats from the choices below. Go to Habitat Guides to read about and see photographs of North American habitats.
Sandy beaches Rocks
Mud flats Tidepools
Piers, driftwood & pilings Coral reefs
 
Choose the region of North America in which you saw the seashell. Click "View Map" to see the regions.
Nova Scotia to Cape Cod
Southern Florida
Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras
Southern California
Cape Hatteras to Southern Texas
West Coast north of Southern California

Text Search
Type the common or scientific name of a seashell or type of seashell into the text box and click the "Find" button.
 
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