Just incredible!! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing shelling trip. I am counting the days, until I arrive in late April 2023 ❤ and can go with you in person!!
I was on a Treasure Seekers shell tour in May with Sarah as our shell expert. It was a glorious time with lots of lovely treasures. She found many little lovelies which she shared amongst the tour group. I look forward to the day when I can go back to SW FL from PA & join another great shell tour.
@@treasureseekerstours I would LOVE to get my hands on some of them shells being Indiana doesn't have any to collect & it's too far to go get any in Florida you have a nice batch of them that would look good in my 75 gal aquarium do you sell them if so get in touch with me.
After hurricane Francis & Jean hit the East coast of Florida (2 weeks apart) we went to the beach. I carried about 40lbs of shells a mile or two back to the truck with a mesh bag I brought. Scored about 12 volleyball sized conch shells, a handful of baseball sized ones + many smaller shells. I gave some away but still have 2 really nice ones and about 4 decent ones. I've lived here since 1985 and it was a shell fest of a lifetime!
Really love seeing all the beautiful shells, what a haul!! Sad to see the water color, looks like the muddy Mississippi! Hope the fish, dolphins, etc. won’t be endangered! 🐚🐠🐡🦀🐬🐚🙏😒
Your pickin all my favorites :). Going to the beach sitting in a shell pile rolling a finger through it all day turning up those beauties is so much fun and theraputic.
Thank you! I think it’s awesome that you stopped to find the beauty that remains. And get blessed to maybe see new ones. A great lesson - again thank you
@@treasureseekerstours Awe..thank you..I run Disaster Services USA a small band of search rescue and medical team. WE spent 7daya down there and I would love to come back. Thank you. !
Wow wow wow those Alphabet Cones. And Rose Murexes! One day I hope to find one. Thank you for this. I needed to see that shelling goes on in SW Florida after Ian. I have been devastated over the loss of Fort Myers Beach. I had plane tickets for a January visit but our resort was washed away. So thank you for this!
Hi Robin, sad to hear about your accommodations in Ft. Myers Beach. We have many local places in Marco Island and Naples that are open and are happy to take reservations for visitors until the coastal areas are restored. Hope to see you in Florida very soon!
😢 If anything good comes out of Hurricane Ian… maybe its the heightened awareness people have now by observing these videos that show Floridas beauty, ecological fragility, and the resilience of its residents.
Thank you. We hope to do exactly that. Lift spirits and showcase the incredibly diverse ecosystems here in SW Florida. Thank you for the support. It means the world to our crew.
Shell heaven. I think I would be like your friend, just sitting there raking through the shell piles.😂 So many beautiful treasures. See you in February,, fingers crossed I will find me a giant horse conch. Thank you Sarah with an H. Happy Shelling 🐚
One of my dreams is to come do a shelling tour in SWFL. I'm so heartbroken for everyone down there and one day when everything is rebuilt and things are operating more normally, I'll realize my dream! As a mid-Atlantic beachgoer, I can't fathom all of those shells just sitting there! Beautiful!
There's only 1 good thing about hurricanes... Post storm shelling...and what a day you had!!!! I kept seeing all the fighting chonchs...I'm like get that...or that...but I'm sure your loaded with them. Prayers from Cen Fla for everyone effected by Ian, especially the many lost lives
I worked on the beach for Norfolk dredge when they renourished Captiva islands beach. Back in the late eighties. I knew the name of every shell by the end of the job.
Those dead trees trunks out in the water... was the shore line beyond that prior to Ian? And I just can't believe the amount of shells on shore that are still pristine. Prayers for SW FL! And our ecosystem!
Most of the stumps were “dead” before Hurricane Ian. These barriers islands have been damaged by several storms over the years. The root systems of our mangrove trees are awesome though! They stay in place and hold the island together, preventing erosion. Also…they catch the seashells!!
OMGosh I would to be there! We were in florida in march and my brother in law saw a large conch and got into the canal and gave it to me! Luckily it was abandoned and I was able to keep it! It was very dirty but it cleaned up nicely! I love it and love all the shells!
Right?! We have found at least 5 since the storm. Just didn’t happen to catch it on camera that day. Follow us on FB and Instagram and you can see when people find them. So exciting!!
So just a thought here I just ran up on your video I’m so intrigued what do you do with all your Sea Shell’s. I live here in Florida as a child I have always been intrigued even to today is a 65-year-old
@@treasureseekerstours me too. Me and my SIL are coming to Navarre Florida next weekend and we keep going back and forth about going on a shell tour. It’s just so far….but the shells are so good🤪
Well of course we’d love to see you anytime of year but this is the BEST time to go shelling! Post-storm shelling is the best we’ve ever seen in our lives! Long way perhaps but it’ll be worth the drive 👍👍
Always love that area. Amazing shells. Funny how picky you get after just a little bit. In the past the trouble has always been the tremendous number of live ones. Can’t imagine what you’ll find as keepers after this tragedy.
Our guests mostly decorate with them or use them for art. Some of our guests are collectors for specimen cataloguing. You can do anything you want with them!
@@treasureseekerstours I just love looking at them, their like little people, different in so many ways. I live in Ohio but when I bring out my summer decor I make a beautiful display on my bar counter. I put out different magnifying glass and my grandchildren love to inspect, sort, and admire them in their on way. It's so sweet for me to see them enjoying them like we do. Last spring we brought our first granddaughter to Sanibel with us and hope to bring the others one by one. Flordia is kinda a whole new world for them as they learn and explore everyday life in a costal state.
Is really sad,,,,I live in the pathway of Hurricane Ida...we need all our shells and sand that we see...it plays such a important role in our enviroment!!!!!
This was an amazing video! I cant believe the shells! We have been on Treasure Seekers shell tours in the past but these were unbelievable! Wish we could come down for a tour now! I bought a beautiful vase to fill with shells for our trip that was planned for December but had to cancel unfortunately. Hope to get down next year sometime!
You find the most beautiful alphabet cones. At almost 62 I'll not be back down. Have you ever had anyone pay you your trip rate and have you shell for them and pay the shipping fee? I've watched this numerous times plus shared to my Facebook page.
Hi Lisa! We don’t sell shells but I’m sure you can find a willing sheller to assist you with your collections! Perhaps in a Facebook group for Florida shells? Thanks for following us!
Good Morning Mrs Sarah ! Sitting here loving the video and just AmAzEd at all the Alphabet cones !!! We just left your area ( October 9-12 ) I didn’t get to see you 😅 …. Really saddened that I couldn’t Kayak out and spend the whole day on the Islands like I love to do ☀️…. We will be returning in March, look for me then , hopefully I’ll be parked on the Back side of one of the islands admiring my shells and watching everyone on their adventures ! # Florida strong
I am always looking for the next shell adventure and definitely want to visit Florida again especially to help support the economy after such devastation. Sanibel Island was actually our planned summer destination for 2023. This is an island I would love to visit but for those of us at home, could you put the camera closer to the ground and slow down? I don't want to miss a thing, I'm nearly hyperventilating.
Hi Cynthia! In case you didn't know you can slow down the player on YT as well! by clicking the settings wheel in the player buttons then click playing speed and you can slow all the way down to .25! just for future reference if it helps:)
I am headed on a tour next week! Very excited! From your experience how would you say the water conditions are on 10k islands from the storm. Some are concerned with bacteria levels but I have heard that the water there is ok thanks for your help!
Wow you have inspired me to come down there sooner than later. Can you tell me if hotels and rental homes are still up and running? would there be any problems getting around the area? like roads out or stores closed? Hope to come down sometime this year.
What beautiful finds! I envy you being able to go out there and shell after the hurricane. What do you do with all of your shells? God bless and prayers to everyone affected in Florida ❤
A shell cleaning episode is coming soon! Stay tuned and subscribe to our channel to see the new episode. Our guests usually use their shells to decorate with but many also use them for art and collection building
Treasure Seekers Shell Tours conducts boat tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida. We run tours all year long and take guests to the best shelling spots on the islands. treasureseekersshelltours.com
New subscriber, someday I'll try to get down there, but in the meantime, do you sell any of the shell's you find? What are those big black shell's all over the beach?
We do not sell shells. We take guests on tours and they get to keep everything they collect. Please call our office regarding veterans discount: (239) 571-2331
It is amazing. We hope the Sanibel community gets restored to its glory and beauty very soon. We love our shelling family! Hope to see you guys down here again soon!
Love you are Sarah with an h! My daughter is as well! Imo, the only proper spelling! ( : Wow. The shelling was phenomenal! Sad that the water wasn't as beautiful as it used to be, but this too shall come back on time! P.s. I loved your nail color as a backdrop against the shells you found! Sooo pretty! I am totally getting that color nails next year when summer begins on hand nails and toes! ( : Great video! I just subscribed! ( :
It’s already looking much better! One week at a time. This ecosystem is one of the healthiest in Florida. It’s amazing to see how fast it’s turning around.
What island is this and what part of the island do you mostly find the shells. Is it the North or the South beaches? And on Sanibel what part of the island do you normally find shells?
My ex still complains about moving boxes of shells to the mountains. I lived in USVI's for several years and worked with the cruise lines my collection is never enough...never finished wanna move back to the ocean!!! Quit rubbing it in!
How can you be sure there aren't any critters in the shells? One time I came home with some shells and discovered a tiny crab in one. I tried to keep him alive and so I could return him, but he didn't make it :(
We do not sell shells. The guests on each tour gets to take all the collected shells home, even the ones found by the guides. What they do with them and how they enjoy them at home is complete personal preference.
Prayers from Alaska! Question…how can a person like me know the difference between a banded tulip and a true tulip? I’ve never shelled anywhere other than in Alaska.
Good question! A good indicator is the True Tulip has a texture to it whereas the Banded Tulips are smooth. Also, there is a color difference; Banded Tulip are mottled with defined and obvious stripes whereas the True Tulip is usually vibrantly one color. True Tulips can also grow much much larger than Banded Tulips.
Most of our gusts use glass jars, vases or make artwork with their shells like mirrors and frames. Complete shells make nice decor for coffee tables or to display on shadow boxes.
@@treasureseekerstours your so lucky. I have sea shells 🐚 from every sea, ocean, around the world. Love them so much🥰😍. Have fun. I would have my metal detector out. Never know, Mega shark teeth. Spanish silver and gold. I would go nuts looking.
@@57msdeb I thought it was going to be more than shoving people off the boat. A tour suggests to me that information about the location, how somebody who is going to visit would find your tour interesting. What sets your tour apart from your competition? The shells are beautiful but with a beach house I didn’t see any I need to add to my collection. @Treasure Seekers Tours sorry I didn’t see your request for constructive criticism. It was not what I expected and my expectations may have been unrealistic.
For whatever reasons, it really bothers me to see everybody walking on those shells! Then, kicking them all around made me feel very sad! Just seems wrong. Don't ask me why, it just does.
David, thank you for your feedback and concern for our community. We considered the timing of the video with care and decided to post it in light of the hurricane impacts. Shelling provides a great many people in Florida and worldwide mental therapy and relaxation and in this time of stress for our local community, we hope it brings a few minutes of simple peaceful shelling joy. Several of our guests since the storm have commented that they are so grateful for the opportunity to be out on the islands just to give themselves a few hours distraction from the situation brought on by the storm. We hope our virtual shelling is received this way as well and can be a blessing to our fellow shellers who may be going through so much right now. Stay safe and be well.
Thanks! We are monitoring the progress of the water quality closely. Thankfully the ecosystem here is extremely healthy and the water is looking much better than it did right after the storm. The filter feeders and plants are hard at work! ☺️
Wow you're the cone whisperer. Never seen someone collect so many in one trip. Good for you
You should come take a tour and get a bunch yourself!!
I hate stopping the video BUT.....I love seeing all the things LOL
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Just incredible!! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing shelling trip. I am counting the days, until I arrive in late April 2023 ❤ and can go with you in person!!
Wohoo! Can’t wait
I was on a Treasure Seekers shell tour in May with Sarah as our shell expert. It was a glorious time with lots of lovely treasures. She found many little lovelies which she shared amongst the tour group. I look forward to the day when I can go back to SW FL from PA & join another great shell tour.
Glad to hear about your “glorious” shelling experience! Hope to see you again soon!
@@treasureseekerstours I would LOVE to get my hands on some of them shells
being Indiana doesn't have any to collect & it's too far to go get any in Florida
you have a nice batch of them that would look good in my 75 gal aquarium
do you sell them if so get in touch with me.
Unfortunately we do not sell shells but rather the trip to collect them ethically
prayers for everyone. we have a lot of friends that were hit very hard. thank you for sharing. it helps my stress levels so much. thank you.
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After hurricane Francis & Jean hit the East coast of Florida (2 weeks apart) we went to the beach. I carried about 40lbs of shells a mile or two back to the truck with a mesh bag I brought. Scored about 12 volleyball sized conch shells, a handful of baseball sized ones + many smaller shells. I gave some away but still have 2 really nice ones and about 4 decent ones. I've lived here since 1985 and it was a shell fest of a lifetime!
Amazing!!
Really love seeing all the beautiful shells, what a haul!! Sad to see the water color, looks like the muddy Mississippi! Hope the fish, dolphins, etc. won’t be endangered! 🐚🐠🐡🦀🐬🐚🙏😒
Such a wonderful time collecting them.
Thanks for watching!
Your pickin all my favorites :). Going to the beach sitting in a shell pile rolling a finger through it all day turning up those beauties is so much fun and theraputic.
SO fun and SO therapeutic. You should come shelling with us sometime! It’s amazing.
Wow I miss the ocean! Thanks for the escape...seven thousand feet up in the mountains! The shelling is calling me😎
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all the shells are beautiful. it is just amazing how beautiful they are.
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Thank you! I think it’s awesome that you stopped to find the beauty that remains. And get blessed to maybe see new ones. A great lesson - again thank you
We love the ecosystem here and all the gorgeous creatures in it!
we live in Indiana. we dont have the shelling. the waves and wind are very calming. thank you very much.
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I love shell hunting down there,,but this is the motherload!!!
Right?!! Come on down and shell with us sometime!
@@treasureseekerstours My team Disaster Services was just down there. Search Rescue..I love to when things settle down. My R& R is shelling..thanks...
Thanks for all you do!
@@treasureseekerstours Awe..thank you..I run Disaster Services USA a small band of search rescue and medical team. WE spent 7daya down there and I would love to come back. Thank you. !
I would be beyond ecstatic to ever find a haul like this.. thank you for taking us.. bless all of sw fla!! One day I want to go!
Come on over some time and we’ll take you out there! It’s a beautiful sight to see.
Overwhelming. Wow!
Right?! Such amazing shells.
Wow wow wow those Alphabet Cones. And Rose Murexes! One day I hope to find one. Thank you for this. I needed to see that shelling goes on in SW Florida after Ian. I have been devastated over the loss of Fort Myers Beach. I had plane tickets for a January visit but our resort was washed away. So thank you for this!
Hi Robin, sad to hear about your accommodations in Ft. Myers Beach. We have many local places in Marco Island and Naples that are open and are happy to take reservations for visitors until the coastal areas are restored. Hope to see you in Florida very soon!
We have a tour booked for a week from tomorrow. I can't wait!
Yay! We’ll see you soon! Happy shelling!
I think I found my happy place!
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Beautiful film ! Very relaxing too...felt like I was hunting shells with you. Thanks
Thanks Maureen! Happy to have you along the journey. Join us on a tour sometime and hunt for these treasures with us in person!
You found some gems. The biggest olives I have seen!
Gorgeous right?! Love olives…
😢 If anything good comes out of Hurricane Ian… maybe its the heightened awareness people have now by observing these videos that show Floridas beauty, ecological fragility, and the resilience of its residents.
Thank you. We hope to do exactly that. Lift spirits and showcase the incredibly diverse ecosystems here in SW Florida. Thank you for the support. It means the world to our crew.
Shell heaven. I think I would be like your friend, just sitting there raking through the shell piles.😂 So many beautiful treasures. See you in February,, fingers crossed I will find me a giant horse conch. Thank you Sarah with an H. Happy Shelling 🐚
See you then!
Best day ever.. Thanks so much
Thanks Judy! We had a blast with you! See you and William again soon?
Gorgeous shells thank you for taking us with you.
Anytime!!
One of my dreams is to come do a shelling tour in SWFL. I'm so heartbroken for everyone down there and one day when everything is rebuilt and things are operating more normally, I'll realize my dream! As a mid-Atlantic beachgoer, I can't fathom all of those shells just sitting there! Beautiful!
You’ll have to join us sometime!
There's only 1 good thing about hurricanes... Post storm shelling...and what a day you had!!!! I kept seeing all the fighting chonchs...I'm like get that...or that...but I'm sure your loaded with them. Prayers from Cen Fla for everyone effected by Ian, especially the many lost lives
Thanks for the support!
I worked on the beach for Norfolk dredge when they renourished Captiva islands beach. Back in the late eighties. I knew the name of every shell by the end of the job.
Thank you for your contribution to our coastline! Hope your shelling days continue.
WOW amazing shells!!!!
So so sorry about the hurricane 😢
Amazing how a community pulls together in times of disaster. Thank you for your support.
Wow!! Could not believe those shell piles. Hope they are there in January. Booked with you guys for January 5th. Can’t wait!!!
Can’t wait!!
How awesome! So much beauty despite all the destruction!
Right?! The ocean carries on, no matter what we go through eh?
That's it girl, keep on keeping on, also, really like your nail polish
Chins up!
So many beautiful shells but so many expired ones. Thoughts and prayers to everyone from Scotland 🏴 ❤
Thanks Amanda!
Those dead trees trunks out in the water... was the shore line beyond that prior to Ian? And I just can't believe the amount of shells on shore that are still pristine. Prayers for SW FL! And our ecosystem!
Most of the stumps were “dead” before Hurricane Ian. These barriers islands have been damaged by several storms over the years. The root systems of our mangrove trees are awesome though! They stay in place and hold the island together, preventing erosion. Also…they catch the seashells!!
OMGosh I would to be there! We were in florida in march and my brother in law saw a large conch and got into the canal and gave it to me! Luckily it was abandoned and I was able to keep it! It was very dirty but it cleaned up nicely! I love it and love all the shells!
You’ll have to come down again and go shelling with us sometime!
@@treasureseekerstours I would love to!
AMAZING shelling! It was surprising by finding over 100 cones, no one found a Junonea!
Right?! We have found at least 5 since the storm. Just didn’t happen to catch it on camera that day. Follow us on FB and Instagram and you can see when people find them. So exciting!!
So just a thought here I just ran up on your video I’m so intrigued what do you do with all your Sea Shell’s. I live here in Florida as a child I have always been intrigued even to today is a 65-year-old
Welcome aboard! Glad to have you along! We all feel like giddy children when shelling! It’s basically Easter egg hunting for adults ☺️👍
My favorite type of videos!! ❤
Glad you enjoyed the virtual shelling!
I love the baby fighting conchs
Right?!
Gorgeous shells❤️❤️❤️
Thanks! We love them!!
@@treasureseekerstours me too. Me and my SIL are coming to Navarre Florida next weekend and we keep going back and forth about going on a shell tour. It’s just so far….but the shells are so good🤪
Well of course we’d love to see you anytime of year but this is the BEST time to go shelling! Post-storm shelling is the best we’ve ever seen in our lives! Long way perhaps but it’ll be worth the drive 👍👍
@@treasureseekerstours what’s the longest tour you do? How many hours?
Six hours is the longest. See tour packages here: treasureseekersshelltours.com/our-tours/
Always love that area. Amazing shells. Funny how picky you get after just a little bit. In the past the trouble has always been the tremendous number of live ones. Can’t imagine what you’ll find as keepers after this tragedy.
True!
The Alphabet cones were amazing!! Thanks for posting this!
Hi Kristi, thanks for commenting! Hope to see you soon!
Absolutely beautiful shells! Wondering what you do with yours. Every ti?e we come to Sanibel we come home with tons, I adore them!
Our guests mostly decorate with them or use them for art. Some of our guests are collectors for specimen cataloguing. You can do anything you want with them!
@@treasureseekerstours I just love looking at them, their like little people, different in so many ways. I live in Ohio but when I bring out my summer decor I make a beautiful display on my bar counter. I put out different magnifying glass and my grandchildren love to inspect, sort, and admire them in their on way. It's so sweet for me to see them enjoying them like we do. Last spring we brought our first granddaughter to
Sanibel with us and hope to bring the others
one by one. Flordia is kinda a whole new world for them as they learn and explore
everyday life in a costal state.
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All these shell homes without inhabitants too. But the shell design could teach us much about structure and design!
True!
Ocean cleaned itself.
It’s amazing how it works!
Is really sad,,,,I live in the pathway of Hurricane Ida...we need all our shells and sand that we see...it plays such a important role in our enviroment!!!!!
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This was an amazing video! I cant believe the shells! We have been on Treasure Seekers shell tours in the past but these were unbelievable! Wish we could come down for a tour now! I bought a beautiful vase to fill with shells for our trip that was planned for December but had to cancel unfortunately. Hope to get down next year sometime!
Yes. Lots of local businesses open and ready for our visitors! Hope to see you soon! Happy shelling!
Great job Sarah. Loving your videos.
Thanks Ann! See you soon!
You find the most beautiful alphabet cones. At almost 62 I'll not be back down. Have you ever had anyone pay you your trip rate and have you shell for them and pay the shipping fee? I've watched this numerous times plus shared to my Facebook page.
Hi Lisa! We don’t sell shells but I’m sure you can find a willing sheller to assist you with your collections! Perhaps in a Facebook group for Florida shells? Thanks for following us!
Good Morning Mrs Sarah ! Sitting here loving the video and just AmAzEd at all the Alphabet cones !!! We just left your area ( October 9-12 ) I didn’t get to see you 😅 …. Really saddened that I couldn’t Kayak out and spend the whole day on the Islands like I love to do ☀️…. We will be returning in March, look for me then , hopefully I’ll be parked on the Back side of one of the islands admiring my shells and watching everyone on their adventures ! # Florida strong
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Please make more videos. This is wonderful. xo
We will! Subscribe to stay up to date as episodes release
It seems that the wait will be long for Ft Myers and area beaches to open again. Praying as people work to get back on track.
Thank you! We’re working hard to restore the coastal areas.
I wondered if you were on Kice. Then I saw the boat.
The boat has been removed now but yes, part of this was there. We shell on 6 or 7 different islands depending on time of year and tides.
Great video, without the sound on...hoped to hear nature...just ocean waves sounds are great all by themselves.
The islands have very little birdsong or other nature sounds. Just waves and the sound of seashells underfoot! So peaceful.
@@treasureseekerstours Yes, just the sound of waves and seashells, and hearing you share your thoughts...so peaceful...
I could be there for days just leave me there😊
I know right?! Amazing despite the circumstances
Just lovely shells do you sell shells please let me know
We do not sell them but if you come on the tour with us you keep everything you find and your guide helps you find collectable shells as well
I am always looking for the next shell adventure and definitely want to visit Florida again especially to help support the economy after such devastation. Sanibel Island was actually our planned summer destination for 2023. This is an island I would love to visit but for those of us at home, could you put the camera closer to the ground and slow down? I don't want to miss a thing, I'm nearly hyperventilating.
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback! Don’t worry, there’ll be LOTS of closeups in the future!!
Hi Cynthia! In case you didn't know you can slow down the player on YT as well! by clicking the settings wheel in the player buttons then click playing speed and you can slow all the way down to .25! just for future reference if it helps:)
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I miss wheeling like that.
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I am headed on a tour next week! Very excited! From your experience how would you say the water conditions are on 10k islands from the storm. Some are concerned with bacteria levels but I have heard that the water there is ok thanks for your help!
The water is already looking better here. The ecosystem is healthy and filtering itself day by day. See you soon!
Amanda - which island was this? Kice? So surprised there was not even one Junonia!! I'm going to book your tour VERY soon!
There have been several Junonias found recently but we didn’t happen to find one the day we filmed.
Wow you have inspired me to come down there sooner than later. Can you tell me if hotels and rental homes are still up and running? would there be any problems getting around the area? like roads out or stores closed? Hope to come down sometime this year.
Hi Teresa! Many local hotels are open! Please call our office at (239) 571-2331 and they can assist you with recommendations.
What beautiful finds! I envy you being able to go out there and shell after the hurricane. What do you do with all of your shells? God bless and prayers to everyone affected in Florida ❤
Our guests get to keep all the shells found on tours and they often display them or use them for art and gifts.
Where are you at in Florida? Love your finds…❤️
The Ten Thousand Islands, Florida
I've collected shells my whole life and love the hunt..question: what do you do with the shells collected? and how do you clean them? Thanx
A shell cleaning episode is coming soon! Stay tuned and subscribe to our channel to see the new episode. Our guests usually use their shells to decorate with but many also use them for art and collection building
It’s so beautiful where is the location thank you for your show
Treasure Seekers Shell Tours conducts boat tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida. We run tours all year long and take guests to the best shelling spots on the islands. treasureseekersshelltours.com
My OCD is going crazy, I see so many you missing lol and im in Utah
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Which island were you on? What an amazing catch of shells!
We shell in the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida. Check us out: treasureseekersshelltours.com/our-tours/
So many beauties that you are just stepping on????
Right?! Hard to walk anywhere without stepping on shells. Amazing.
New subscriber, someday I'll try to get down there, but in the meantime, do you sell any of the shell's you find? What are those big black shell's all over the beach?
Do you offer veterans discount on any of your tours?
We do not sell shells. We take guests on tours and they get to keep everything they collect. Please call our office regarding veterans discount: (239) 571-2331
Never seen so many in one spot
Right?! Best shelling ever!
I’m going crazy with envy! Shelling on Sanibel was my favorite thing to do! I live in NC. I would be there all day, it’s amazing 🤩
It is amazing. We hope the Sanibel community gets restored to its glory and beauty very soon. We love our shelling family! Hope to see you guys down here again soon!
Vero Beach 🏖️⛱️ FLORIDA
We’re actually in the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida
Are you currently taking tours out? If so, how is that arranged? (I’m in FL).
Contact us at (239) 571-2331 or book online at treasureseekersshelltours.com/our-tours/
Love you are Sarah with an h! My daughter is as well! Imo, the only proper spelling! ( : Wow. The shelling was phenomenal! Sad that the water wasn't as beautiful as it used to be, but this too shall come back on time!
P.s. I loved your nail color as a backdrop against the shells you found! Sooo pretty! I am totally getting that color nails next year when summer begins on hand nails and toes! ( : Great video! I just subscribed! ( :
It’s already looking much better! One week at a time. This ecosystem is one of the healthiest in Florida. It’s amazing to see how fast it’s turning around.
Yeah that's important
What island is this and what part of the island do you mostly find the shells. Is it the North or the South beaches? And on Sanibel what part of the island do you normally find shells?
Contact our booking office. They can talk you through the best shelling strategy if you’re after a specific species 👍
@@treasureseekerstours I was just curious. Do you find shells throughout the whole island?
Not always. It’s best to ask the Shell Guide and Captain when you’re on your tour as the tides and winds will significantly effect the shelling.
Thanks for the videos!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
Where is this at so I can schedule a tour?
Treasure Seekers Shell Tours! Southwest Florida. Booking info here: treasureseekersshelltours.com/
Are there any big hole puka shells found in Florida?
Unfortunately not
Mahalo for the information.
Do you see sea glass on your searches?
Very rarely. More common on east coast of US. Gulf of Mexico doesn’t have a lot of tumbled glass.
My ex still complains about moving boxes of shells to the mountains. I lived in USVI's for several years and worked with the cruise lines my collection is never enough...never finished wanna move back to the ocean!!! Quit rubbing it in!
Amazing
How can you be sure there aren't any critters in the shells? One time I came home with some shells and discovered a tiny crab in one. I tried to keep him alive and so I could return him, but he didn't make it :(
Every time you pick up a shell, always look inside. Small crabs are hard to detect so accidents do happen occasionally.
What are you going to do with the shells? Keep & display or sell them?
We do not sell shells. The guests on each tour gets to take all the collected shells home, even the ones found by the guides. What they do with them and how they enjoy them at home is complete personal preference.
Prayers from Alaska! Question…how can a person like me know the difference between a banded tulip and a true tulip? I’ve never shelled anywhere other than in Alaska.
Good question! A good indicator is the True Tulip has a texture to it whereas the Banded Tulips are smooth. Also, there is a color difference; Banded Tulip are mottled with defined and obvious stripes whereas the True Tulip is usually vibrantly one color. True Tulips can also grow much much larger than Banded Tulips.
Thank you! I usually try to call out the different shell before they are mentioned (quiz myself). My dream is to one day shell in Florida!!!
Looking forward to seeing you down here!
How do I get to this place? It’s a shellers dream
Book with us online at treasureseekersshelltours.com/our-tours/
The best time to get great shells is after a hurricane
Exactly!
I live on the west end of the U.S. and we barely find an intact sand dollar. And you are walking on piles of shells. Wow
You should come visit!! The shelling is AMAZING here!!
Oh I would love to. It would be a blast
What is the best way to display your shells?
Most of our gusts use glass jars, vases or make artwork with their shells like mirrors and frames. Complete shells make nice decor for coffee tables or to display on shadow boxes.
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Thank you for your support
Junonia…JUNONIA!? 😁
Not that day unfortunately but serval have been found since the storm!
Why so many shells there and none along the panhandle? I am 72 and when I was a kid there were plenty.
Pollution from BP and the Mississippi???
Hard to say. We’re on barrier islands here so very different from mainland shelling
Pretty 😍 need a metal detector.. old money, jewelry washing up.
I’m sure!! We’ve been finding ALL kinds of weird stuff out there.
@@treasureseekerstours your so lucky. I have sea shells 🐚 from every sea, ocean, around the world. Love them so much🥰😍. Have fun. I would have my metal detector out. Never know, Mega shark teeth. Spanish silver and gold. I would go nuts looking.
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Is this Kice
This is actually several islands in the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida
If you're reading this Jesus want to have a relationship with you. He loves you so much.
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This was a lesson in frustration.
Sorry to hear that…could you share some constructive feedback to help improve the video?
@@treasureseekerstours probably because she saw so many that she wanted to pick up and the screen wouldn’t let her! Beautiful video!
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@@57msdeb I thought it was going to be more than shoving people off the boat. A tour suggests to me that information about the location, how somebody who is going to visit would find your tour interesting. What sets your tour apart from your competition? The shells are beautiful but with a beach house I didn’t see any I need to add to my collection. @Treasure Seekers Tours sorry I didn’t see your request for constructive criticism. It was not what I expected and my expectations may have been unrealistic.
@@treasureseekerstours I addressed my comments below. Happy Shelling.
For whatever reasons, it really bothers me to see everybody walking on those shells! Then, kicking them all around made me feel very sad! Just seems wrong. Don't ask me why, it just does.
I know! It hurts to see but when there’s no where else to step, what can you do?? 😉
I am from India I want sea tortoise shell please help me broken peace also ok
Interesting to see what Ian dredged it. But, it would have been more tasteful to post this a year from now-not now😞
David, thank you for your feedback and concern for our community. We considered the timing of the video with care and decided to post it in light of the hurricane impacts. Shelling provides a great many people in Florida and worldwide mental therapy and relaxation and in this time of stress for our local community, we hope it brings a few minutes of simple peaceful shelling joy. Several of our guests since the storm have commented that they are so grateful for the opportunity to be out on the islands just to give themselves a few hours distraction from the situation brought on by the storm. We hope our virtual shelling is received this way as well and can be a blessing to our fellow shellers who may be going through so much right now. Stay safe and be well.
Be careful of flesh eating bacteria
Thanks! We are monitoring the progress of the water quality closely. Thankfully the ecosystem here is extremely healthy and the water is looking much better than it did right after the storm. The filter feeders and plants are hard at work! ☺️
Poor shells!!!!!
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