Are there shell on the beaches in Hawaii?
Mar 23rd, 2004, 04:41 AM
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Are there shell on the beaches in Hawaii?
I see things made with shells that are sold in Hawaii, but I never hear anyone talking about shell.
I thought maybe the beaches are all crushed coral and lava rock.
I thought maybe the beaches are all crushed coral and lava rock.
Mar 23rd, 2004, 07:05 AM
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Most if not all of the shells sold in tourist shops are imported.
It's true that shells are scarce on Hawaiian beaches, but you can find them if you look hard enough, mostly on beaches with offshore reefs which aren't so popular that they've been picked clean.
It's true that shells are scarce on Hawaiian beaches, but you can find them if you look hard enough, mostly on beaches with offshore reefs which aren't so popular that they've been picked clean.
Mar 23rd, 2004, 12:02 PM
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My husband brings up all kind of shells when he goes spear fishing. Often he will just show it to me and then take it back down with him. He is very careful to not collect live animals. Occasionally we find small shells in the tide pools or after a good rain, but to find the really nice shells you have to dive. Shell collecting is not permitted in nature reserves or in harbors, and may be restricted in other areas as well. What is permitted in one area may not be permitted in another. My husband uses a booklet called "Hawaii Fishing Regulations" to determine what is restricted in each area before he goes out.
Mar 23rd, 2004, 04:01 PM
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The reason I asked is that I was thinking about getting these Hala Boxes with cookies as gifts for our luau when we return from our Hawaii Wedding. I was wondering if the shell on top of this weaved box is a native shell from the Hawaiian Islands.
http://www.auntienalaniscookies.com/fh15.JPG
Please take a look and let me know if it is - THANKS!!
http://www.auntienalaniscookies.com/fh15.JPG
Please take a look and let me know if it is - THANKS!!
Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:25 PM
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Mar 23rd, 2004, 07:51 PM
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This silly hoax applies to lava rock, green sand, basically anything the locals don't want tourists taking off the island. Apparently ABC Stores has some kind of exemption with Pele, as they're selling this stuff to tourists now. In other words it's ok to buy, but not to take.
Mar 24th, 2004, 05:18 PM
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I've taken shells every year, this year was especially great cause of all the storms washing them up mostly the cowries. I haven't had any bad luck that I can think of?? I think I will make some jewlery with them and the shell pieces will go in a thin jar for gifts they look great!!! It kinda became an obsession this year cause there were so many,just make sure there aren't any creatures still using them.
