Can you find CARIBBEAN shells in FLORIDA? YES, you can!

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We are going on a special trip today to Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge in Martin County, Florida. We will be taking a special look at the location where the zones of the Carolinian and Caribbean Molluscan Provinces cross each other, in Southeast Florida.
This area of Florida(and SE Florida in general) is unique because where the two zones overlap, you can find shell species from two different and distinct biodiverse regions, including shells from the Caribbean!
More info on Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge: www.fws.gov/refuge/nathaniel-...

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@graciehood2308 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your choice of music it gives us a calming relaxed feeling as we go shelling with you thank you for all your work and sharing with us I love your channel

@millabird 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed all the Gulf Stream talk on this. Loved the morum, great find.

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have always been so fascinated by the GS and it's impact on different areas of the US east coast. Thanks for watching, friend!

@lisahutchcraft1385 2 жыл бұрын

Great day! Love the color of that partial true tulip!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Yes...OMG I only ever find pieces of the brightly colored True Tulips. Some of these shells can be so vividly colored, it's amazing! Thanks for watching!

@christineromana 2 жыл бұрын

Breath taking ❤️

@lynetteswinburn5408 2 жыл бұрын

I subscribed when your followers numbered in the 400s. Still watching, still loving your content, thanks for sharing your adventures!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you being on board with me for so long!!

@nadiavista7555 2 жыл бұрын

Love all the shells you have found! I’m already a subscriber. Thank you for all your videos. 😊👍

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and for being a sub!

@janetpullen5210 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this walk and all the different shells. It’s strange how far the shells travel and as usual loved the music

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for watching!

@graciehood2308 Жыл бұрын

Great finds and very informative you are doing an awesome job

@taylejo4485 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful walk, beautiful shells. We won't get to the beach any time soon because Rehoboth beach got hit by a storm mother's day weekend, the water is so high there's no beach just water, but you enjoy yourself ☺️♥️

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, you are always welcome along for the beach walks and adventures. One of the reasons I made this channel was to share the beauty of the ocean with everyone!

@patifagan6774 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous

@pegbracey4718 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video, thanks for sharing!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@kimberlyzickefoose3994 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTFUL shells

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@kathyjund7212 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this adventure!! I am surely subscribed!!!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching(to the end) and being subscribed! 😀

@mattwalter3571 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful place😍. Love the sun dial. Thanks for taking us along as always😁

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, my friend!

@dawnwilkinson8717 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. It's wonderful to see so many shells that I have not seen before. I always look forward to your videos they are enjoyable, informative and the camera work gives us, the viewers, time to see the shells on the beach. Thank you

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for coming along - always another adventure, right around the corner!

@karenwerthmann850 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Solace in Shelling for an awesome video. Yes that Caribbean vase is way cool and I learned new shell types today. Thanks! Love the videos and yep I am subscribed!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Caribbean Vase shells are literally some of my favorite shells to find! Stay tuned, I have an upcoming adventure where we'll find some cousins of the Caribbean Vase Shell!

@ittybittykittymama7582 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Those are gorgeous shells! I never knew that beach was there! Have you ever gone to the Katherine Abbey Hanna State Park near Mayport, in Jacksonville? It's pretty there, but I was there last as a teen and I wasn't much of a sheller then. Thanks for the long shots of the ocean. They're beautiful and I like them a lot. This was a great video and I enjoyed it very much!

@solaceinshelling6552 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, friend! And of course thanks for watching!

@shellexpedition2013 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of the morum shell definitely didn’t think you’d get that one in Florida

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Totally blew my mind too! I have been shelling in the Caribbean a few times and find them pretty regularly there... but in Florida, specifically this part of Florida, was a treat! Thanks for watching, dude!

@kathycox6420 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this episode. Beautiful shells over there! That Morum was my favorite!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Morum's are tiny, but so awesome - I definitely did not expect to find one of those here!

@claudiagzz8356 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber here! I have always loved your videos, please don’t stop taking us along with you to such majestic and peaceful shelling adventures ❣️

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for subbing, and thanks for the awesome feedback!

@gaylescovel7308 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing ❣ you showed me shells i had not seen before! Spectacular❣ Bet your ravenous too after all that walking, go get some food n Thankyou sooo much❣

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Hello friend! This was actually filmed at the end of last year - you bet I got some nice grub to eat after this long hike! Thanks so much for watching!

@gaylescovel7308 2 жыл бұрын

@@solaceinshelling6552 , ooohh Solace! Your holding out on us!! 👀😂 You best share some more❣🥰 "Hugs"

@shellstories 2 жыл бұрын

I liked your thought of how far north does the Gulf Stream affect shelling. I can tell you first hand even as far north as North Carolina, you can get Caribbean species (Helmets, sundials, Flamingo tongues etc.) I think your mystery moon snail might just be a weirdly weathered shark eye. Very nice finds, loved that Caribbean vase especially!

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Hello friend! For sure - I believe the Gulf Stream swings back close and comes with 15 - 20 miles of the coast off of Cape Hatteras. It's definitely one of the reasons, so many awesome shells can be found there. I have read articles that divers find beautiful Cones, Conch's and Tritons in deep water off of North Carolina - it's so exciting! Thanks so much for watching!

@janetknight9978 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I have been surprised over the last few years to see videos where Caribbean shells are being found further and further north. Have you noticed this? If so, any reason why? I love your videos.

@solaceinshelling6552 Жыл бұрын

Hi friend, I have not had the opportunity to shell north of this area yet in Florida. I am aware however, that such shells may consistently be found as far north as the Fort Pierce area due to the impacts of the Gulf Stream. As you head north of the Fort Pierce area, the impacts of the Gulf Stream diminish precipitously. Hope this provided a little bit of helpful info toward your question! Thanks for watching!

@lilalightandlove421 2 жыл бұрын

Totally subscribed! Your video was very informative and enjoyable. When is the best month of the year to find Caribbean shells on the east coast?

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Hello friend, I am only able to shell in Florida 1 - 2 times a year, timing my trip around visits to family. When I'm in Florida, I try to shell with every free moment I have. With that said, I have only shelled SE Florida in winter and early spring - I ALWAYS have a great experience and find tons of shells. I will also say though, that I hike long distances on the beach to find goodies, haha! Best of luck shelling!

@lauram5195 2 жыл бұрын

I’m definitely going to go check that beach out. Is it an official rule that you can’t take any shells from the beach? If so, maybe I won’t go.🤣🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! it's very beautiful. The federal website doesn't explicitly state no shell collecting. I called the ranger station before this trip, and they told me to not remove anything from the beach - that's the guidance I went by. Thanks for watching!

@bmiller7017 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the cinematic aspect of your videos. Thanks for taking us along. Are you sure you can’t take empty seashells? They are not wildlife or plants. I’ve been to other WLRs where they let you take empty shells.

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am not entirely sure to be honest, that shells cannot be taken from Hobe Sound - the refuge website doesn't not explicitly state this. Before my trip and filming there, I called the ranger station to ask this question, and they told me that shells cannot be removed from the beach here. This is the guidance I went off of. Thank you so much for watching, and for commenting on the cinematic aspect... it means a lot!

@bmiller7017 2 жыл бұрын

@@solaceinshelling6552 thanks for sharing what the ranger told you. I’ll be sure to ask when I visit.

@helgavoorneveld1530 2 жыл бұрын

your hand looks sore I hope it will heal soon!! Why are you not allowed to take the shells if they're empty??

@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын

Yes lol - This was actually filmed toward the end of last year. I was on a cruise in the Caribbean the week previous to filming this episode. I fell while out on a day trip with my friends from the cruise and hit my hand pretty hard - it was healing! The park website doesn't explicitly state that empty shells cannot be collected(at least from what I could find there), but I had called the ranger station prior to filming this episode and asked if I could collect shells - they said please don't remove any shells from the beach. Thanks so much for watching!