Correct thinking, Carlos, that the cowry should be restored to its eggs. Why don't you share with us the data involved with your find (without actually giving away any secrets to the location, of course)? The date you encountered the cowry on eggs, the size of the cowry and its clutch of eggs (approximate), the color of the eggs and the depth of the water will all help at some later date. You could throw in the time of day, temperature of the water, and a description of the immediate area (open and current-swept or sheltered and quiet). You already have some of the info you seek. You've found a Cypraea pyrum on eggs: it must be egg-laying time in your area. Share your information with others to the maximum degree that you are comfortable to do so. Happy collecting, makuabob (a.k.a. Bob Dayle) http://www.cowrys.org _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp