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Shell museum to present first lecture in series

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel will kick off its 2026 Season Lecture Series at the museum, ...
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Sanibel shell museum reopens after hurricane with brand new Giant Pacific Octopus

One hurricane and several feet of storm surge later, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium in Sanibel has been focused on cleaning up and reopening. But museum staff have also been ...
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Sanibel shell museum: This iconic shell is one of the most desirable in SWFL

Note to readers: This is Part 3 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...
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Sanibel shell museum: A four-foot shell? That's right and it has some serious 'wing span'

The Noble Pen Shell, part of the Pinnidae family, is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is the largest of all pen shells, reaching up to 4 feet in size. This shell is known for its beautiful copper ...
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Sanibel shell museum: This glossy shell is one of the rarest in the world

Note to readers: This is Part 2 in a five-part series. The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently met with Jose H. Leal at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel. Leal is ...