several shell people lead paid trips there, including one mentioned
already. its well worth, not only are there plentiful shells on many
beaches, it is also famous for the   places where locals dump shells
in huge piles.

I went on a paid trip there about ten years ago and it was worth every
penny.  the guides who lead trips there know great spots that I don't
think I could have arrived at  just on my own.



On 7/19/14, David Kirsh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Michael,
>
> Margarita Island seemed to have a different variety of shells on each beach
> all the way around the island. Diving off Los Frailes was worthwhile. Found
> a fresh dead articulated Nodipecten nodosus, but all the live mollusks were
> off limits because it is a reserve.
>
> David Kirsh
> Durham, NC
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>> On Jul 17, 2014, at 2:52 PM, Michael Blied <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone have any knowledge of collecting on Marguerita Island off
>> Venezuela?  I have heard there is good shelling and I am considering a
>> trip there.  Any info would be appreciated.
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