Gifts from the Seas of Sanibel & Captiva

A display of the most common species of seashells likely to be found on the beaches and in the backwaters of the islands.

Welcome to the shores of Sanibel and Captiva islands. The shells you find washed ashore represent a very small fraction of the offshore populations hidden under the sand or among the corals, sponges, and sea fan meadows. On display are a few dozen of the most common kinds of seashells you are likely to find on the beach and the most common types of habitats found associated with barrier islands.