She must not have ever visited local markets, as in Fiji and Vanuatu. We
saw many species of mollusks there for sale, for food.
Vicky Wall

On Tue, Mar 12, 2024 at 9:52 PM Carole Marshall <
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> Hi listers, I was listening to a speaker tonight and she made the
> statement that the shells from the w. Pacific, sold here, were killed for
> their shells. I could not let that pass, and explained that almost all the
> shells brought here had been eaten. I like her so that is about it, but
> then she said the chambered Nautilus is caught for its shell. I find it
> hard to believe they also would not be eaten, but I do not know that for
> sure. Does anyone out there know if the Chambered Nautilus animal is eaten.
> I do know Tridacna's are eaten, no matter that the shells are left behind
> or not. But what of the Nautilus??
>
> Thanks for any answers.
> Carole Marshall
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