BajaNomad

Spiny Oyster Shell

bajagrouper - 12-11-2011 at 09:09 AM

I need a couple of these shells for a display, does anyone know if there are beaches where they are abundant or shell markets where they can be bought, thanks in advance.....BG.

grace59 - 12-11-2011 at 09:32 PM

I use this website to help with shell identification, but you can also purchase shells from the site. Here is the link for the various Oyster Shells. Hope this helps:
http://www.shells-of-aquarius.com/oyster-shells.html

bajagrouper - 12-12-2011 at 08:49 AM

Thank you Grace59, I understood that these oysters live in the Sea of Cortez so I figured while visiting Baja in March I might find a couple, thats the fun part....

Udo - 12-12-2011 at 06:26 PM

They have lots of the shells in La Bufadora, near Ensenada, BC

bajagrouper - 12-12-2011 at 07:18 PM

Thanks udo, are you talking about the stalls that sell shells? I had hoped to find some on a beach but if I have to buy a couple so be it, thanks again.....

805gregg - 12-13-2011 at 05:55 PM

I know a spot in El Sargento where they are 5-6" across.

bajagrouper - 12-14-2011 at 07:59 AM

Thanks Gregg, I will check the area in March.......

that is the area south of la paz where the wind surfers go, correct?

[Edited on 12-14-2011 by bajagrouper]

Skeet/Loreto - 1-19-2012 at 02:21 PM

Baja Grouper; Did you find your Shells?

I have 3 good size boxes of these shells that i picked up on the Beach South of conception in the early 70's. I have never cleaned them but they are still Beautifull. Let me know if you are interested.

Skeet/Loreto

bajagrouper - 1-19-2012 at 08:19 PM

Hola Skeet, No, I am taking the ferry over in March, I would be interested in your offer, should I contact you via u2u when I get to La Paz, Thanks in advance, Rick

Skeet/Loreto - 1-20-2012 at 09:43 AM

That fine Grouper u2u would be o.k.

bajagrouper - 6-17-2012 at 05:45 PM

Skeets, check your U2U, Grouper