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Caput shell
Basically the entire area is one of coral reefs with outcropping of rocks along the shore. Sand and mud or silt exist in the
mouths of creeks and rivers and in the larger bays. The predominate marine life, particularly molluscan, will be coral
dwellers.
Scuba diving in the deeper off-shore waters must be done from a boat. The distance to deep water makes such diving from shore
hazardous. Boats can be launched at Kaneohe Bay, Kahana Bay, Kahaluu, Kawela Bay, and through the channel and surf (in good
weather) at Hauula and at a point about one mile south of Laie Point where deep water channels extend from sea almost to the
shore. In intensified trade wind weather, seas may break across the channels and, in any event, seas would be too rough for
safe diving.
Snorkeling and look-box collecting can be enjoyed along almost the entire shore line on the shallow reefs and rocks. There
are no strong currents inshore of the outside reefs and, in moderate weather, little hazard from breakers. During certain
times of the year a jelly-fish called Portuguese man-of-war are blown from sea into the shore area. Be alert for the
possibility of these small purple jelly fish. They float on the surface of the water and have long (sometimes six feet)
tentacles hanging down into the water. Even though the tentacles are broken off, the stinging cells can still produce a
sometimes serious reaction. Just how serious depends on an individual's susceptibility to the toxin. Much like a bee sting,
the effect on an individual varies considerably. Another difference, the Portuguese man-of-war sting is similar to a
multitude of bee stings and leaves a long red welt that is painful at first, then itchy. This may persist for several days.
See a doctor for treatment.
It will be noted that an off-shore restricted area exists in the Kahuku Point area. This restriction applies to boating and
does not restrict collecting along the beach or shore area. I have designated the golf course on the accompanying map for the
readers convenience.
At Kahana Bay, the southern section of this month's chart, there have been many good shells collected in recent years. In
years past this was a favorite dredging area for such local collectors as Mr. David Thaanum, Mr. Ted Dranga, and Mr.
Langford. Recent finds include Conus miles and quercinus, and Pyramidella terebellum.
Bert entered his labrolineata in the recent Shell Fair where it was runner-up for "Shell Of The Show" and won a "Special
Awards" ribbon.
An additional Philippine record was supplied by Ursula Wade when she appeared at the Shell Fair with a nice dead labrolineata
that she had found on the beach near the breakwater at Haleiwa on October 12, 1965. Her shell is the 3rd known specimen to be
found in Philippine waters.
A description of the Chamberlin shell follows: Length 20.85 mm., diameter 12.45 mm., height 10.20 mm., number of labial teeth
17, number of columellar teeth 16. Dorsum a dark olive green covered with small bluish-white dots. A row of 23 brown spots
runs just above the right margin, (see fig. 2). Just below these spots is a line of about 18 pit-like depressions. On the
left margin (fig. 3) are a few scattered spots. Base of shell is white.
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