Argopecten gibbus (Atlantic calico fan scallop) is a species of medium-sized edible marine bivalve from the family Pectinidae, the scallops. It often has a mottled drown exterior coloration to the shell.
The Atlantic calico scallop ranges from Delaware (North America) to Brazil and is fished commercially. It lives in open water up to 100-foot depths.
Ideal for craft projects, table décor, serving canopies and even make unusual windchimes.
Sold per 100 gram (approximately) and are randomly scooped and packed per 100 gram. Shell sizes vary from 4 to 7cm wide. 100 grams usually contains anything between 8 to 16 shells depending on shell size..... As we have already said they are scooped randomly.
Please note we try to remove any shells that are severely damaged or fragments of shell when packing but you may find the odd one.
It is a natural product so may have nicks, chips and scratches.
Environmental Note:
With our increasingly sophisticated lifestyles aided by modern technology we are forging an ever growing demand on our fragile world's natural resources. Alongside our desire to learn about and collect natural objects, it is essential not to lose sight of our mandate to manage and care for all our natural wonders - seashells are by no means the least of them.
The biggest threat to seashells is the destruction of habitat, with pollution being the number one killer. We dump vast quantities of sewage, rubbish and industrial waste into our oceans. Tough controls are required if we are to sustain our natural marine resources for future generations.
In recent years a convention on international endangered species (CITES) was formed. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants (Including marine life) does not threaten their survival.
Our suppliers take pride in recycling over 99% of their shell products from audited, sustainable fishing activities. It is their mandate to only work with responsible sources and through understanding and knowledge bring shells to today's generation without endangering species for generations to come.