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The Thrush Cowrie in South Florida

José H. Leal

In a research note to be published next week in the Museum’s shell-science journal The Nautilus, Anton E. Oleinik, José H. Leal, Anne DuPont, and Nuch Uthairat record and discuss the recent finding of the non-indigenous Thrush Cowrie, Naria turdus, in the waters of Lake Worth Lagoon, in Palm Beach County, Florida. The species, which had previously been documented in several Caribbean islands, is native to the Red Sea and western Indian Ocean. It’d be interesting to hear from our readers in case more specimens of this introduced species are found in Florida or elsewhere. Read the paper here.


Underwater photo of the Naria turdus in Lake Worth lagoon. On December 24, 2022 by Nuch Uthairat.

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aarwyatt
02 mar

I just found a thrush cowrie shell today at Boyton Beach Inlet south side. If any more info is requested feel free to contact me at aarwyatt@gmail.com

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ceinetwork2030
27 ene

Greetings, Professor Leal. My name is Valerie "Terry" Ellis and I live in Boca Raton, FL. I'm editing this message because of a change in plans. I had hoped to visit the National Shell Museum & Aquarium and meet you in person but that would have to be later in the year. Could we have a dialogue on Zoom? I'm interested in additional research on the Thrush Cowrie identified in the Lake Worth lagoon. Also, could you answer a few questions about the economic and cultural aspects of the cowrie? I'm a mix of writer, Montessori guide, value-creating educator, explorer, and international nonprofit leader. The Creative Educators International Network, Inc., has an international board of directors. It includes educato…

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