Dear Carlos -

Having never been there, I can't be of much help with your question about
shells in Mozambique, but I think Art's suggestion that you ask Dr. Richard
Kilburn is good.  Thought you might like to have his email address.  It is
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Have always wanted to try shelling in Mozambique.  Have a great time for
me, and come back and tell us all about it.

Betty Jean, The Tall One

9/19/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Dear Sheller's,
>
>In one month form now I will be leaving for Maputo (Mozambique) for my final
>Marine Biology graduation teases. Will be there for a couple of months
>studding shallow water shrimp of the Maputo bay. All though I was Born in
>Lourenco Marques (today formally know as Maputo) all I know about seashells
>from Mozambique comes from literature. Well ... I was wondering if any one
>out there knows about any good shelling grounds around the Maputo area or if
>there are any local Sheller's or dealers which I could contact. I am also
>curious about what species can be found in this southern region of
>Mozambique. Another question, is whether there is the possibly to contact
>local fishermen (from trawlers)? I heard that the shell business is quit
>restrict to a few dealers and outsiders are not very welcome, is this true?
>Sorry if I bothered you all with so many questions but any info I can get
>will be more then appreciated.
>
>Best regards to all,
>
>Carlos (Algarve - Portugal)
>
>P.S. To all my Conch-l friends I promise I WILL CONTACT YOU ALL before my
>departure, just am way over my head at the moment.
>
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