Hi:

I received a copy of the Conchologist journal a couple of days ago.
Finally finished reading it last night.  Will definitely be
subscribing!  Can't believe I've found a group of people who actually
collect seashells as adults (LOL)!!

Until I read the magazine and joined this group, I never really
thought much about the critters that create these shells.  What role
do they play in the ocean's ecosystems?

The only shell I was really familiar with is Queen Conch.  When I
lived in Utila, Spanish Honduras (island off the coast), I used to eat
conch soup on a regular basis.  Have never eaten scallops or oysters.
(No desire to either!!!!)  Am now allergic to any seafood with iodine
in it which rules out shrimp, lobster, shellfish, etc.

I picked up several shell books at the local university library (go
MSU).  This is an exciting new hobby for me that mixes well with my
physical limitations.

I've been doing a bit of research but haven't located any information
about shellfish in Michigan.  Other than the zebra mussel, do we have
any?  Are they endangered or protected?
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