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Barbara Haviland wrote:
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> Back to the endangered species list. I know of only 3 marine --I knew
> Strombus gigas was, but didn't realize that you really do need a permit to
> send it, according to Gary Rosenberg, if I understood him correctly, he
> said that putting "cleaned seashells, on loan, no commercial value" doesn't
> work like it use to, especially when it comes to the endangered ones.
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> Before when I posted the question, a friend in England had his package of
> shells taken because according to him the package contained species of the
> Genera Tridacna and a Hippopus, didn't know at the time about Hippopus. But
> Gary agreed with that. The shells were sent by a dealer in California.
> That's all I know about it.
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> So if anyone knows of any other shells that are on the list I would
> appreciate knowing about them.
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> Barbara Haviland
I know Haliotis is now illegal to take in California. That might be
included.
Bobbi
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