The primary mission of the Marine Laboratory faculty is basic and applied research on the biology of tropical marine organisms, with emphasis on the conservation and development of marine resources of the near-shore waters of Guam and Micronesia. Graduate and undergraduate students play an important role in these research activities. Community service is promoted through the activities of a Marine Extension Agent, the research faculty, and graduate students.
Visitors will find a handy set of tide-tables for Guam available.
The Marine Biodiversity Survey of Guam and the Marianas is a collaborative effort between the Florida Museum of Natural History and the University of Guam Marine Laboratory. The purpose of this survey is to document the marine life of these islands. The first product of the survey was volume 35-36 of the journal Micronesica, published in July 2003.
The Conchologists of America, better known as COA, is a society for shell enthusiasts from all walks of life, at all levels of interest. Founded in 1972, this international organization is well known for its annual conventions, quarterly magazine (American Conchologist), and listserver (Conch-L) for shell collectors. This website has much to offer
A dynamic international society of individuals and organizations with an active interest in the study and conservation of mollusks. Professional malacologists, students, and people devoted to observing, photographing, and learning about mollusks belong to AMS (formerly the American Malacological Union).
Founded in 1984, its mission is "to educate about shells and mollusks, the shell-makers, through exhibits, educational programs, library services and publications; to further awareness of nature and the natural environment; and to promote collection-based research on shells and mollusks with emphasis on Southwest Florida and the Gulf of Mexico."
This website is worth a visit. Includes an on-line database of species for the Indo-Pacific and the Atlantic.
The mission of the Mollusc Division is teaching, research and service through the use of collections of specimens, literature and related data. As needs arise and opportunities become available the emphasis on teaching or research or service changes so as to achieve maximal productivity of the staff and faculty. The scope of interest is both fossil and recent, local and world-wide; but the collections are richest in North American, European or Asiatic faunas.
The Jacksonville Shell Club's website offers many wonderful articles and pictures to entertain and educate everyone. Pay a visit, you won't be disappointed.
The Hawaiian Malacological Society offers its Hawaiian Shell News on-line. Visit here and you can view the last three months of HSN. The editors do a fantastic job, offering many informative articles with many detailed pictures.
The Art and Science of Nature at worldwideconchology.com is a Web site designed for shell collectors with a variety of interests in the hobby and science of conchology, and for anyone who has ever been fascinated with the beauty and diversity of sea and land shells. We welcome you to enter the world of conchology.
The resource site for students, educators, and anyone wanting to learn more about the fascinating world of mollusks.
Molluscan Pictures is a snail or shell website which host a large image collection of Singaporean, Malaysian, Indonesian molluscs.
Peter Egerton's web site is devoted to the study of molluscs, including a Seashells of British Columbia identification section, Seashell of the Week, an overview of the phylum Mollusca, and an extensive links page.
Welcome to the wonderful world of shell collecting. Dr. David Touitou's website offers so much for the collector, including many pictures of live mollusks!
Mike, An has an excellent website, always fun to visit. Includes a lot of picture that can assist with identification.
Past issues of Hawaiian Shell News are available to view or dowload, not to mention all the excellent photographs.
A forum for shell collectors, by shell collectors. Exchange ideas, ask questions, posts pictures, have fun! Membership is free.