Yup, Hawaiian parthenopeum are rare but are definately here. Got them snorkeling from 6ft to traps set at 350ft. Other Cymatium are equally adapted to far planktonic dispersions. Nicobaricum are found here but also on jettes off Tx & diving off FL all the way to the Red Sea. I suspect so are muricinum & occidentale. 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------