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United States
Coast Guard Certified
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We offer Shelling
excursions in and around Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, and Cayo Costa
Islands, as well as others!!!
Native Guides is proud to offer shelling excursions to the Lee
County Barrier islands!!! Our area is a home to many very popular
types of shells!
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Boring Turret Shells come
from a type of snail. They are small shells that are very popular finds
on our beaches!
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A Conch is a shell that has a high spire
and a noticeable siphonal canal. It is one of the most sought after
shells in our waters! The one shown here is a Trapezium Horse Conch!
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Junonias are known as the "Pride of
Sanibel". While not rare in the water, the are rarely found on the
beaches. So much so, that if one is found, you will get your name and
photo taken and put in the local Sanibel newspaper!
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Whelks are relatively difficult finds
in our waters, and are highly prized shells. The whelks shown here
are Lightning Whelks.
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Rates
Shelling excursions cost $75.00
per hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Maximum of 6 people.
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