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Shells gold mouthShells gold mouth Two huge Conus [marmoreus] bandanus were collected in recent months. First came one collected by Ron McOmber off Kewalo, Oahu. Measuring 142.8mm in length it held the world's record for size in this species, beating Cliff Weaver's shell of 142mm by 0.8mm. But only for a few days. John Earle also collected a giant C. [marmoreus] bandanus. This one in 75 feet off Makaha, Oahu, measuring 147mm, roughly 53/4" long. These two giants are shown in photos below. Top photo is of Ron McOmber's shell, bottom of John Earle's find. [Images not included.] Waikiki Beach isn't just a Mecca for the tourist swimmer. In ten to 100 feet it is also a shell collecting diver's paradise. Ron McOmber, working in 40 feet collected his first live Murex pele off-shore from the Queen Surf. On another day, out farther in deeper water, Ron also collected a live specimen of Clivapolia fragaria, from 60 feet under dead coral rubble. Shells gold mouthShells gold mouth The life of Mariel King has been one of research and search for her beloved shells. Her contribution in time and money for expeditions throughout the Philippine Islands has been reported many times in the [Philippine] Shell News. Her research boat Pele is well known in the Philippines, the Sulu Sea and in Australian waters. Seldom does a day go by but what we receive letters from collectors, students, and scientists asking to be remembered to Mariel for the many contributions she had made not only to conchology but to their lives. Her work with the Society in the Shell Fairs as well as advisor has helped us over many tough spots during the formative and growth years of our Society. I will miss Mariel King, her ready laugh, and capacity for understanding. We will all miss her knowledge and willingness to work hard to find shells. Her sense of humor helped pull many a collecting and dredging crew through some bad days on the Pele. It was Mariel who looked at my first shells collected at Barbers Point and assured me they were really good specimens, even when they weren't, and thus created an interest in collecting for which I will always be grateful. I am sure I am only one of hundreds who have received the encouragement from this great lady of shells needed to keep up our interest at a height always somewhat less than was her zest for life and collecting. Shells gold mouth shells gold mouth,wood manacle m.o.p. mother of pearl,natural jewels,natural fashion wear,wood key chain,shells pukka puka shell leis shellcrafts,shell native basket case,handmade jewelry wholesales,philippines shells export,shells gold mouth
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