Welcome to St. Petersburg Shell Club

Welcome to Our Club

The St. Petersburg Shell Club was formed in 1936 to promote shell collecting, marine conservation and the study of malacology. Our club meetings provide a fun environment for meeting other shell enthusiasts, learning about the latest advances in malacology, and sharing of knowledge. Meetings are usually held on the first Friday of the month from September to May. We meet at the Seminole Recreation Center located at 9100 113th Street North, Seminole, FL. Meetings start at 7pm and the public is invited.

We are a non-profit organization. We offer an annual financial award to an individual or group promoting the advancement of the study of malacology.

About Us

Field Trips and Newsletters

Interesting excursions to Florida's water, museums, and fossil pits. Our Newsletter has interesting and educational articles.

Newsletters

Annual Shell Show

Field Trips and Newsletters

The annual Shell Show is truly the highlight of the year. Usually occurs the last full weekend of February. Awards are given for outstanding displays in many categories.

Shell Show Application

Club Meetings

Field Trips and Newsletters

Club Meetings

Fascinating speakers presenting talks on a variety of shell related subjects. Visitor are welcome to join us for fun, education and discussion.

Membership Application

Meetings and More

Jan. 3, 2020 Club Meeting

Nicole Seiden, USF student, presented a talk "Studying Biodiversity in the Gulf of Mexico".

Feb. 7, 2020 Club Meeting

Robert Marchiselli presented "Highlights of the Marchiselli Collections; 2 generations of collectors". Many beautiful pics of shells. Carolyn had a sales table with many bargains to be had.

Feb. 21-22, 2020 Annual Shell Show

Our Annual Shell Show is open to the public on Friday from 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. There are Scientific and Artistic displays along with dealers selling shells and related items.

At the Seminole Rec Center, 9100 113th St. North, Seminole FL

March 6, 2020 Club Meeting

Dr. Gregory Herbert of USF gave a very interesting talk about his research on molluscan radula. He brought a few 3D-printed models of some radula.

April 3, 2020 Club Meeting

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was cancelled.

May Club Picnic

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this picnic was cancelled.

Meetings and More

May 1, 2020 Club Meeting

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was cancelled.

Sep. 4, 2020 Club Meeting

Our regular meeting night. We usually meet the first Friday of the month for the months of September to May. Due to Covid-19 the meeting was cancelled. We had a virtual meeting on Sep. 1st jointly with Suncoast Conchologists.

Oct. 6, 2020 Club Meeting

We will have a joint virtual Zoom meeting with the Suncoast Conchologists. Members will receive a link via e-mail. Debi McCreary will present a program "Shifting Sands of Time". She will talk about the different sands around Florida.

Nov. 3, 2020 Club Meeting

We will have a joint virtual Zoom meeting with the Suncoast Conchologists. Members will receive a link via e-mail. John Jacobs will present "Family Strombidae: An Introduction".

Dec. 4, 2020 Holiday Party

Our annual Holiday party will not take place. We have not determined if there will be a virtual meeting.

Feb. 19-20, 2021 Tentative date for Annual Shell Show

Our annual Shell Show has been cancelled due to Covid-19. We hope to keep everyone safe and will return.

Links we recommend

Conchologists of America

www.conchologistsofamerica.org

Worldwide organization for shell enthusiasts. Has a color quarterly publication.

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum

www.shellmuseum.org

Located on Sanibel Island, Florida, the museum's web site contains a vast amount of information to help with identification of shells.

WoRMS

www.marinespecies.org

Updated taxonomy of marines species. Also includes some fossil, land, and freshwater species. A great site for obtaining the correct name of a species.