In a message dated 5/11/02 11:53:03 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Personally...we just put them in a Ziplock and freeze.  We do the double
freeze method.   Freeze as soon as collected.
 It gets thawed somewhat in its journey home.  Then throw it back in the
freezer at home.   Then thaw in a bucket of fresh water.

 Depending on travel time...the water method might be messy if the Zip Lock
leaks at all. >>

Also, the weight of the extra water you put them in to freeze might cause
problems if you take a small chartered plane. When you bring your shells
home, wrap them up in your dirty laundry or beach towels, this works well to
protect them, as well as keeping them insulated and frozen longer.

Scott
Florida