I've heard that a few specimens came off the Kii Mounts South of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan but can't confirm this. Most trawlers before used to cover multiple areas & locality is a big question. So far Taiwanese coral boats using "tickle chains" to collect Ox Blood Coral are the main source & they are currently concentrating trawling in waters closer to home. CHRIS:) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------