Thanks to the many people who replied within the group, and 'off-line' . I've got to organise and catalogue the collection first, which will take some time. (A beach bum is not much of a scientific organiser). Many of the shells are 'local records' so not necessarily of great quality; I was more interested then in finding certain species that had never been recorded before from the Pacific Ocean side of the Philippines But thanks again for reviving my interest in shells. regards Richard ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------