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It is hard to pinpoint just how the author was introduced to the Philippine Strombus, but at some time or another the fact
that this fabulous shell existed became a topic of everyday conversation. A great deal of data-gathering preceded the actual
search for this stromb with SCUBA. Because of this, the very first search produced immediate results! The sources of data
were varied, the Philippine Shell News, Philippine Marine Mollusks, etc., but the most valuable information was obtained by
listening to other collectors. For example, frequent mention was made of complete shells (dead) and fragments being found at
certain North Shore beaches. Some divers were overheard discussing an area off of Waikiki. All of this information was noted
and sorted through, to realize maximum usefulness.
It was at the Waikiki location that the first Strombus hawaiensis "sign" was encountered. On a bottom of sand and coral, in
about 40 feet of water, a collection of fragments was found, which, when assembled, formed almost a complete shell. This
juvenile specimen had probably fallen victim to a predatory crab. At this location the bottom was essentially flat, hard
coral, covered with about 4 inches of sand with some coral rubble. No further opportunity was afforded to re-visit the area
and many months passed before further evidence of the Philippine stromb was encountered.
The aim of the dictionary is to record as far as possible the pronunciations prevailing in the best current usage. It does
not attempt to dictate what that usage should be. So don't be afraid of Latin names. Since the pronunciation is correct if "a
sufficient number of cultivated speakers" use it, you may be contributing to the next edition of the dictionary if you and
your fellow shell-club members get together on the pronunciation of a scientific name.
[Note: due to special markings in the article, enlarged images of pertinent sections are used below.
Last year Frank Adams took a friend, Dennis Griffin, ETSN, of the U.S.S. Goldsborough, to Kuhio Beach to teach him how to
look for shells. Incidentally Kuhio Beach is a popular bathing and surfing area in Waikiki and therefore heavily populated.
Sea conditions were too bad for scuba diving off-shore but Frank and Dennis were able to work in shallow water inside the
breakers. As they snorkeled along the surface, Frank would point out likely looking coral slabs under which he or Dennis
might find shells. Then they would dive down turn over the slab and fan the silt. This searching produced two Conus pennaceus
and one Cypraea moneta.
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