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We have complete data on everywhere we have collected for 35 years. We would be
glad to contribute.
Scott Schubbe wrote:
> Marlo has suggested a great objective. Imagine if all collectors could
> combine their self- collecting data, from their primary collecting points,
> into one large database. What a great wealth of information that would be.
> With the proper guidelines of collecting documentation as he suggested, and
> some proper verification of rare finds in areas by others, this compilation
> would be a great tool.
> A few weeks ago on Conch-L, there was that thread about species being
> found out of their general areas, Smaragdia vidiris near the Florida
> panhandle, etc. Wouldn't it be great to see info like that, in book form,
> showing even a greater range of where certain species may be found, even
> rarely?
> I know I'd buy it. I'd also love to log on to a website hosting this
> database, and watch it grow, year after year. I get a kick out of watching the
> species list for Peanut Island grow. What about a list like that for the whole
> state, or country?
>
> Scott
> Tampa
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Jim and Bobbi Cordy
of Merritt Island, Florida.
Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells
Bobbi in Shell Creations
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