Dear Michael and all,

About Pinna nobilis...

You say this shell needs 30 years to grow.
But does anyone know how long this splendid animal can live?

Best regards,

Olivier Caro, Paris

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From: "Michael Hölling" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: Protected Mediterranean species

> Dear Fali and all,
> I think that you are right for most of your statements, but in the case
> of Pinna nobilis, collecting by snorkelers and divers has caused this
> species to become very rare in many areas. Once I had to leave a
> beautiful empty Pinna while diving off Giglio (Italy) with my heart
> bleeding, but how can you tell whether a shell in a display was live or
> dead collected? Remember that it takes about 30 years for this species
> to grow!
> Greetings from Germany
> Michael
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