Tropical storms...
So you're beachcombing when temperatures are still balmy (to European
standards). Gawd, i'm jealous. :-)
 
Erick
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Kay Lavalier <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: Beachcombing for sea urchins
 
 
>Andrew Vik
>Tampa, FL., U.S.A.
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>Carol:
>
>Though I don't collect echinoderms, I do see urchins, seastars, and sand
>dollars beached in quantity after wind storms. I often go to the gulf
>beaches after tropical storms and other times of strong wind. The amount of
>material on the beach is greatly increased by these events.
>
>
>Goodman, Carol wrote:
>
>> Would anyone have any suggestions for specific areas or beaches, time of
>> year, or conditions conducive for collecting sea urchins?   Also if
>> anyone has any tips on protecting and preserving them, it would be
>> appreciated.  These would primarily be used in making crafts.  On
>> Sanibel in March of '98, I was able to find a good many, but in the fall
>> of '98, there were virtually none.
>> Carol Goodman, [log in to unmask]
>> Richmond, VA , USA
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