Organizations

Astronaut Trail Shell Club
Club in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
http://home.netcom.com/~ejpower/atsc.html

The British Shell Collectors' Club
Aims to promote an interest in all aspects of conchology and to stimulate an exchange of information and specimens. Includes articles, club news, membership details, a calendar of events, photos, a list of reference books, and classifieds. Located in Berkshire, UK.
http://www.britishshellclub.org.uk/

Conchologists of America, Inc.
International shell-collecting enthusiasts' organization. Photos, history, events, facts, kid's activities, and information about conferences, clubs, and publications.
http://www.conchologistsofamerica.org/home/

Conchology Section of the Auckland Museum
Private club with about 100 members ranging from amateurs to seasoned enthusiasts. Includes a meeting schedule, a newsletter, upcoming events and membership information. Located in Auckland, New Zealand.
http://members.tripod.com/~nz_seashells/

The Cone Shells Club
A Yahoo! group dedicated to the gastropod family Conidae. Forum, chat room, identification help, and photographs.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coneshells/

Englewood Shell Club
Formed in 1996 for members to share their enthusiasm and experiences of mollusks of all kinds. Includes a meeting schedule, directions, a newsletter, a library, and membership details. Located in Englewood, Florida, United States.
http://www.fcrosby.com/shell/

Guam Shell Club
Organization of hobbyists interested in collecting shells. Contains articles and list of recent finds.
http://www.guamshellclub.org/

Indianapolis Shell Club
Group of enthusiasts in the Circle City area. Includes membership and meeting information, and a newsletter. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
http://www.geocities.com/makuabob/INDYSHEL.HTM

Italian Malacological Society
Studies mollusks (shells, seashells), with indexes to publications, links to Italy and Europe, a BBS and a taxonomic database. Site in both English and Italian.
http://www.aicon.com/sim/index.htm

Jacksonville Shell Club
Dedicated and enthusiastic band of shell lovers based in Duval County, Florida. Contains newsletters, meeting information and directions.
http://www.jaxshells.org/jsc.html

North Alabama Shell Club
Purpose is to bring together people interested in collecting and studying mollusk shells; to encourage shell-related interests, such as shellcraft and shell art; and, to encourage others to discover the beauty, uses, mystery and fascination of shells and shellfish.
http://fly.hiwaay.net/~dwills/nasc.html

North Texas Conchological Society
A Dallas-based club for shell enthusiasts and collectors. The Society promotes an interest in shells and malacology, as well as in the preservation of natural habitats.
http://outdoorplace.org/shells/