Bobbi,

You're correct. California Fish and Game regulations spell out
bag limits for collectable species within this zone for those in
possession of a current fishing license. It's pretty narrow, mostly
mussels and a few species of clams...no gastropods. Other than that,
collecting has to be done outside the 1000 foot limit. The law was
specifically designed to protect tidepools from tourists and commercial
interests.

Kim Hutsell
San Diego

Bobbi Cordy wrote:
>
> It is illegal to collect live shells in CA unless you are 1000 feet from shore?
>
> "Tim R." wrote:
>
> > Hey Everyone,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone here lives in the Orange County, Calif. area.  I
> > was thinking about going to the tide pools in Little Corona in Corona del
> > Mar and wasn't sure where the best spot to go to was.  Anyone got any ideas.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim
>
> --
> Jim and Bobbi Cordy
> of Merritt Island, Florida.
>
> Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
> Caribbean & Florida Shells
>
> Bobbi in Shell Creations