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For centuries, this remarkable snail provided the rare Tyrian purple dye reserved for royalty, linking the Black Murex to one of history's most treasured natural pigments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack Murex\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuricanthus nigritus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sea of Cortez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.8 in (20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. 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Shown on a 4-inch carved rosewood stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Shores Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"4-5 in","offer_id":48596183777505,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 in","offer_id":48596183810273,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4739\/8113\/files\/IMG-5119.png?v=1784163086"},{"product_id":"caribbean-crown-conch","title":"Caribbean Crown Conch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eA sovereign of the mangrove swamps, this specimen bears a jagged crown—each spine a testament to years of the hunt in tropical waters. This skilled predator quietly patrols the seafloor, guided by an acute sense of smell to uncover hidden prey. Neither hurried nor aggressive, it embodies the patient rhythm of the sea, where every adaptation is shaped by purpose and every shell tells a story.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eCaribbean Crown Conch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eMelongena melongena \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caribbean Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 in (20.3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. 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Its dramatic spines radiate like coral branches, concealing it among the reef while defending against predators. Growing to an impressive 13 inches, it is among the largest and most commanding murex species.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eRamose Murex\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eMurex ramosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indian Ocean to West Pacific Ocean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13 in (33 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. Your specimen may differ slightly from the one pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand sold separately. 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Every curve reflects millions of years of evolution, where survival and artistry have become one and the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eChiragra Spider Conch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarpago chiragra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e East Africa to Japan and French Polynesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12.5 in (32 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. Your specimen may differ slightly from the one pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand sold separately. Shown on a 4-inch carved rosewood stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Shores Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"4-5\"","offer_id":48644148494561,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6\"","offer_id":48644148527329,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-7\"","offer_id":48644148560097,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4739\/8113\/files\/IMG-5107.png?v=1784162278"},{"product_id":"bullmouth-helmet","title":"Bullmouth Helmet","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Bullmouth Helmet is a formidable predator, patrolling sandy seabeds in search of urchins and other invertebrates. Its broad, rounded shell conceals remarkable strength, while its rich layers of ivory, cream, and terracotta have made it the world's most celebrated shell for the art of cameo carving. It is admired not only for its commanding presence, but also for the centuries of craftsmanship it has inspired. A masterpiece shaped by the sea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eBullmouth Helmet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCypraecassis rufa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madagascar and Mozambique to Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 in (20.3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. Your specimen may differ slightly from the one pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand sold separately. Shown on a 6-inch carved rosewood stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Shores Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"4-5 in","offer_id":48644851826913,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-6 in","offer_id":48644851859681,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4739\/8113\/files\/IMG-5283.png?v=1785019255"},{"product_id":"cebu-clam","title":"Cebu Clam","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowing through the great rivers of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, the Cebu Clam quietly transforms mineral-rich waters into one of nature's most luminous treasures. Its thick, iridescent nacre has been prized for generations in the creation of fine mother-of-pearl works and pearl cultivation. Reaching nearly 10 inches in length, it ranks among the largest freshwater mussels in Southeast Asia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eCebu Clam\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamberlainia hainesiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 in (25.4 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. Your specimen may differ slightly from the one pictured. This is a pair that has been polished and bonded permanently. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand sold separately. Shown on a 6-inch carved rosewood stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Shores Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"6-7 in","offer_id":48645167022305,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7-8 in","offer_id":48645167055073,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4739\/8113\/files\/IMG-5104.png?v=1784161981"},{"product_id":"green-abalone","title":"Green Abalone","description":"\u003cp\u003eClinging to the rocky reefs and towering kelp forests of Southern California to Baja, Mexico, the Green Abalone reveals one of the ocean's most captivating displays of color. Its iridescent interior shimmers with vibrant greens, blues, and purples, a luminous layer of nacre formed over decades beneath the Pacific waves. Long revered as a vessel for smudging and spiritual ceremonies, the shell reflects a timeless connection between the sea and quiet moments of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Abalone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Haliotis fulgens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern California to Baja, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 in (25 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. 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Its powerful ribs and richly colored shell—often displaying deep purples, warm browns and fiery oranges—have earned it a place among the ocean's most iconic bivalves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern Lion's paw\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nodipecten nodosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caribbean to Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.8 in (20 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is a unique creation of nature, with individual variations in color, size, and form. Your specimen may differ slightly from the one pictured. This shell is sold as one half of the bivalve, not as a pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay stand sold separately. Shown on a 4-inch carved rosewood stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Southern Shores Trading Company","offers":[{"title":"6-7 in","offer_id":48645241569505,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7+ in","offer_id":48645241602273,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/4739\/8113\/files\/IMG-5352.png?v=1785352835"},{"product_id":"great-atlantic-scallop","title":"King Scallop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaped by the cool waters of the northeast Atlantic, the Great Atlantic Scallop is instantly recognized by its broad, fan-like form and beautifully contrasting valves. 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