Caribbean Shell HAUL - CONCHS, HELMETS and TRITONS!

[@courtneyawalsh]

Beach bling! Yes! The best kind…

[@mompuff]

Another awesome video!! 🙌🏻🦋❤️

[@karenadams5400]

This is my favorite video you have made and my second time watching it. Love the helmets.

[@lisar9314]

Thanks for sharing your beachcombing experiences with us who will never be blessed enough to do it ourselves, may God bless u on up coming journeys be safe!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Oh my gosh, I LOVE the Conchs, but that white sea urchin is GORGEOUS! Back to the vid... 🐚

[@karenadams5400]

I enjoyed this video so much. I about died each time you spotted a helmet . I wish I was there the helmets are my favorite. Thank you!

[@EffSharp]

Your videos are bringing me so much joy! If you’re ever in SoCal, we have a guest room and we’d be happy to show you our beaches. ❤️

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@karenadams5400]

This is the third time I’ve watched this video. ❤

[@tracilynn6675]

You’re showing me parts of the island that I didn’t see living there in my younger years. My dad still lives there in his little hometown of Cidra, Puerto Rico. I haven’t been there since 1999! Thanks for sharing that beautiful island!

[@doctordoctor7813]

I love the red foraminifera growing on the shells❤️❤️

[@jenniferbeasley9966]

Cool finds👀

[@michelfrey1542]

I really enjoy watching your shelling adventures. The way you layout your videos showing the location and your actual finds, together with the beautiful music you choose is very nice and peaceful. I also like that you are particular in the shells you deem keepers. Me, too! Thank you!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend, thank you for the great feedback. 😀 I appreciate your viewership!

[@jtb8155]

Beautiful shells! I think most of us would love those shells, but I appreciate you being responsible with what you took! I’m too old to go back to the beach, so thank you for taking us with you! ❤️

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@FASTBACKKAT]

OH MY GOODNESS,I WILL HAVE TO GO TO PUERTO RICO ONE DAY,NEVER SEEN SO MANY COOL SHELLS IN ONE AREA....

[@vickimata2669]

That is a gorgeous view. Thank you for sharing.

[@maryannkom299]

Loving the way the rocks sound as the waves roll out.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This is one of my favorite things about rocky beaches...from Maine to Puerto Rico!

[@lynnscott8286]

You’re killing my putting those shells back.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! My shell bag would have been a bag of weights if I grabbed all of them, haha! Thank you so much for watching!

[@trudimorris8206]

What a beautiful treasure hunt u took us on!! Cant wait til the next adventure!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for watching, my friend!

[@myunknownland9272]

I went to Harvey Bay but got mostly rocks. Some of the rocks are amazing.

[@Lisa.Sparkman]

You weren't kidding when you said Beach bling! Another beautiful day out on the beach with pretty music in the background, excellent!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for coming along. Glad you liked the beach bling!

[@rachelleandrichard]

That was really enjoyable. I like that your discerning about what to take and what to leave. And I love seeing all the shells and learning their names. I so like the combo of a chatty beach walk and then just music. What a great location for tropical shells and solace. Our beaches are crowded tourist hot spots. I envy your quiet alone time on the beach. At about 12:41 I saw a beautiful circular coral. Would be cool if you showed us that kind of thing as well, even if you don't collect it. I'd be stoked to find a helmet and some coral. Just wow!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend, I appreciate all of your great feedback. I will absolutely keep in mind, to share more of the beach than just shells! That actually is a beautiful piece of coral at that timestamp - I didn't even notice until I was editing the video! Thanks for coming along!

[@jot-ka9319]

Happy New Year, greetings from Poland

[@lizzieb6424]

Wow wished to be there

[@lindsayhuff8813]

Even though that angular triton was not whole it was absolutely beautiful. I would have loved to have that shell. But then again I love, love, love broken shells.

[@carolyningram751]

Beautiful shells

[@HGB365]

Really enjoyed this video and what great finds!!! Thank you for taking the time to do this and for sharing. It's pretty cold here this weekend, so this was a nice break.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, thanks so much for watching the content!

[@lydiacarter3427]

Awwwwe WOW

[@bathmadevinaidoo6567]

It breaks my heart to see you leaving those big beautiful shells behind . However I understand that it's a lot of weight to carry around . I really enjoy watching you channel . It takes me to another world . Maybe you can pass some shells my way . I'm from south africa . Happy shelling

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for coming along, my friend! I would love to go shell collecting in South Africa!

[@sandyh2683]

Nice day of shelling. I love the queen conchs and the tritons.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

They are also some of my favorites to find! Thanks for watching!

[@sonflowergems]

I am in 7th Heaven. I live near Palm Beach, FL. My favorite shell is the queen helmet but I have never found one. So happy for you. I get not taking them all. You have to fly home after all. Although I have left UT with a suitcase full of rocks before. lol Would love to see how that triton turned out. Happy shelling!

[@pennyh9445]

Love that piece of coral at 12:50, gorgeous scenery and beautiful shells.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for coming along on the adventure!

[@SaltyReflections]

Great finds! Jealous of all those helmets! Congrats on the tritons trumpet. I would have been freaking out! Thanks for walk! :)

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Woohoo, always love to see your comments here! I have to get myself to SC sometime soon! Love all of your content!

[@chinchujoseph9982]

That's really thoughtful of you for taking just the shells that you need and leaving some really beautiful ones behind just coz you have them already in your collection. You are a true shell collector, keeping nature in your mind while you collect them. 🤗🤗 I wish you had kept the carrier shell though

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, I appreciate your kind words. Without nature, we certainly wouldn't have such beautiful places to enjoy and explore. In retrospect, I am not sure why I didn't keep the Carrier - hopefully I'll find another at some point! Thanks for coming along!

[@mattwalter3571]

Awesome finds!!! Huge 🐚. Absolutely gorgeous beach. Thanks for taking us along.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Huge shells indeed! Thanks so much, for watching!

[@merriezahra8747]

Thank you for another great shelling adventure. Nice to see a sheller who leaves some shells behind for the next sheller.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate your viewership!

[@heinrichheine6137]

Thank you for teaching about the helmet shells. I think they are strikingly pretty. That little reticulated one was awesome, too!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@gingermackeen5741]

So true about the rocks. They just renourished the beach where I used to find some great stuff (including a beautiful junonia) and now, since the rocks are gone, very few shells... At 12:38 there was a gorgeous piece of coral I would have loved seeing... You found some awesome stuff! Thanks!

[@susandube505]

Great finds. I really enjoyed this video

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend, so glad to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@57sunflower]

Beautiful shells and the beach is amazing. Thanks, for sharing.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@dixiebrumagin6502]

Bucket list finds. What a fun adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Bucket list finds are the best! Thank you so much for watching!

[@MrsFazz68]

Absolutely stunning. Xx 🐚

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@lydiacarter3427]

Oh my GOD BEAUTIFUL

[@dianepowell5804]

A little green w envy here.Amazing beach there,interesting a lot of rocks at that beach.Still hoping to get to Turks and Caicos!Thank u for taking us along 😱

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Turks and Caicos is AMAZING... you will love it, if you go!

[@23Josilee]

Woe upon us, can't believe you didn't keep that Queen Conch! (at approximately 8:03). Gorgeous !!! Also, at about 12:32 when you pick up the partial Apple Murex, is that a fantastic piece of coral, seems to be rather like a round ball? Another gorgeous thing to collect from the sea !!!! IMHO !!!. Wouldn't be able to pass that up! Breath-taking vistas of the beach and small mountains protruding from the sea! Thanks for taking us along.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

A few viewers have mentioned this piece of coral - looking back at the footage(when in the moment I didn't see...), it's a spectacular piece! Thanks for watching!

[@janetphillips8196]

Thanks for sharing hun.

[@denisem6754]

What a gorgeous beach and those helmets are stunning. Thanks for sharing.

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Thank you for sharing your beach walk and all the amazing shells you found. 😃

[@solaceinshelling6552]

And thank YOU for coming along!

[@kimberlyzickefoose3994]

oh how I miss Puerto Rico. It's been a very long time since I've lived there with my family as a little girl 1985-88. It would be great to go back to those beaches. I thought my mom was silly collecting shells there but now I know why and appreciate it more today. That was a very successful beach day. Thanks for taking us along

[@solaceinshelling6552]

It sounds wonderful that you have such a meaningful perspective of shelling now! Thanks for watching!

[@moniquekessel4413]

Beautiful 😍

[@aliceelbradey6278]

So beautiful thanks for sharing

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@hectoraltoro1215]

Gracias por compartir amamos las conchas

[@lauram5195]

Love the videos from this trip! Such a great haul. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@shaneymatthews2003]

Beautiful beach and scenery 🤩. WOW incredible shells!! Im new to shelling and your videos are filled with Amazing info, thank you for sharing 🙌🙌🙌🤩🤩

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Wow, thank you for the great feedback - I am very happy that you find the content both enjoyable, and informative!

[@deeheart9988]

Gorgeous shells!🎉 😍

[@manayselya]

I'm enjoying watching your shelling journey.Those gorgeous giant shell, and a lot more.OMG that beach is stunning, I'm missing my island province, in the Philippines.Where is this place ?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, this is in SE Puerto Rico! Thanks for watching!

[@cathyjillard4927]

beautiful beach. thanks for taking us along this beach walk and for the display of beautiful shells. What great finds! I like your careful consideration of collecting. As beautiful as these beaches are, do you ever get concerned being in such remote areas and how do you find these places?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend! An interesting point you raise around the potential hazards of remote places... all of my episodes from Puerto Rico were filmed on a 4 day trip I made there last August(there were a couple days that I shelled and filmed at 3 different spots, all in one day). In regard to safety, I would say it is absolutely a top concern...one slip on a rock a mile away from my car with no one around and I might be in trouble. I am cognizant of the dangers that may lurk, but always try to plan ahead as best that I am able. With that said, there is always some element of risk involved. As for finding locations: For places that are a first time visit, I usually rely on some Google Earth research, well in advance to scout "potential" spots that may yield treasures, and that also would be scenic and make for good footage... perhaps a bit unorthodox, but seems to work for me most of the time! Thanks for watching!

[@shellstories]

Those were some awesome finds! I loved all those Helmets! What a find on that Triton's Trumpet, even if it is a little weathered. Seems like they very rarely make it onto the beach without being totally busted. It's interesting how you observed that there were more gastropod than bivalves shells on that beach. I wonder if the rocky shore had anything to do with it. What a fun walk!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I can never seem to find a Triton's Trumpet in really good shape - but I will at some point, haha! Interesting point you make about the gastropods and bivalves... I am not sure! Thanks for watching!

[@christineromana]

I love the music you use on your videos. Can you share who it is or the name? Great finds today❤️

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello! All of the music I use in my content comes from a subscription to Musicbed.com. The songs I used in this episode were from an artist called Jordan Critz. Two of the song titles are "Restore" and "Reverie" Thanks so much for watching!

[@svfilmes]

Nice.

[@Monicacride]

@Solace in Shelling..May I ask what area you’re in, in Puerto Rico? We’re considering going for our 31st Anniversary and we are avid sheller’s. Our spot since 1995 is our beloved Sanibel and Captiva Islands. As you know, they’re healing right now. Thanks! I do so appreciate and love your videos! Happy Shelling🐚!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello! So this was a region called Punta Tora, as far as I am aware there were really no other landmarkers. I will say this spot is extremely rugged and was very hard to traverse because of the rocky coastline, so if you do venture out exercise caution! Most of the shelling I did while in PR was by utilizing Google Earth to see what places might look promising(generally resort beaches are NOT the best, haha) For me, shell collecting is all about the journey, and I'm a proponent of the philosophy that it's more beneficial to learn "how to shell", over relying on tips about "where to shell". Beaches often change, tides and weather, and of course luck are all variable components. In the Caribbean, one thing I have found helpful, is to look for spots that have cobblestone or coral fragments - from my personal experience, I have had the best luck at those type of locations. Some of the more easily accessible locations where you may find good luck shelling here - Punta Tuna lighthouse and nearby beaches, Fajardo area beaches, La Natural Zanja. Thanks for watching, and good luck on your trip!

[@Monicacride]

@@solaceinshelling6552 Thank you for the tips. I will do my research and we always enjoy the scenery and experience. Did you stay locally and rent a car? I know I’m full of questions. Thank you ahead of time! Merry Christmas 🎄 🙏🏻🥰 Happy Shelling 🐚 New Year 2023 🥳

[@solaceinshelling6552]

@@Monicacride Yep, I stayed locally at an airbnb in Fajardo(NE PR). I rented a car from the airport, to get around the island.

[@Monicacride]

@@solaceinshelling6552 thank you 😊

[@cheryludovin4955]

We are in Puerto Rico right now (August 6, 2022). Please give us the names of beaches where we have the opportunity to find some seashells. Looking for places where "shells can be trapped."

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello! There's a few places I could recommend but please exercise caution - some of the locations are very remote and are difficult to traverse because of slippery rocks and coral. With that said, you can try the rock beaches around Punta Tuna lighthouse - these are pretty easily accessed and I had some luck finding Helmets there. There is also a beautiful rock/coral beach on the Reserve land at Punta Viento(this is also very remote). I should also say that there's no magic place where shells can be guaranteed. However, any place where there are rocks or coral debris, would be the most ideal to find treasures. Such spots can be found commonly in PR! Please be safe and have fun. Happy shelling!

[@sjohnson6607]

I definitely appreciate the fact that you do not keep every shell you find. It makes the collection and act of collecting seem more mindful.

[@geraldinesera8915]

When Ive lived near the Pacific Ocean on Vancouver Island, my shell collection experiences (eastern shores) were disappointing. I did not collect in North Island areas... BUT, IVE ALSO BEEN AN AVUD ROCKHOUNDER. You have no idea of the amazing rocks you bypassed on this video, for shells...

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Ahhh yes, I know there are quite few rock hounders who watch this content! When possible, I try to stop and look at the stones, and rocks(I have done this a few times in my Maine videos!) Thanks for watching!

[@elizabetho395]

Why not keep that really giant queen conch with the nice pink on the inside?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello! This would have been a little too heavy to carry all the way back down the rocky beach. Additionally, I have a couple similar Queen Conch in my collection already. Thanks for watching!

[@leticiavallejo7374]

Hello, how do you pack your shells to take home?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello! If I'm traveling and have a suitcase, I will usually pack shells in small plastic Tupper ware containers or something similar. If you don't have those, you can wrap shells in paper towels etc. Thanks for watching!

[@lisaloy2011]

Curious why you don't go out in water in front of Rocks before they break up

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! Sometimes I do venture into the water to find some shell goodies(there's a few videos that feature underwater content). However, many of the places that I go to collect shells(like this location in Puerto Rico), are remote with no people around. In these situations, I am reluctant to swim alone in the water for safety reasons. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Merlijnvv]

at 12:40 That coral! best find on the beach! At 15:35 the correct translation of the Latin name would be Testicle Helmet.

[@nickyvincent8212]

So can you bring shells back from the Caribbean to the U.S. as long as they are empty? I do appreciate Puerto Rico is part of the US. This video just made me think about the rest of the Carbbean.

[@fishandfloral]

In USVI it’s against the law to take shells, sand, coral etc. and take it off island.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I can only speak to my experience - I have been to a few places in the Caribbean throughout the past few years including PR, TCI, Jamaica and some of the islands in the Lesser Antilles and I have never had any issues bringing back dead shells, sea glass etc. With that said, one should never remove any live molluscs from their habitats, and most importantly, to remain mindful of and adhere to any specific local laws where you are visiting. Happy Shelling!

[@vickimata2669]

How do you know what part of the each to go to, when you go looking for shells?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend, great question! Many of my beach hikes are based on researched guesses - especially in the Caribbean! I use Google Earth frequently to decide on a specific place to explore and then go from there. Sometimes I get it right, sometimes I don't - either way, it's always a beautiful walk! Thanks for watching!

[@vickimata2669]

I would love to buy some of your queen helmets. They are beautiful. Do you sell any of them?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend - at the moment, I don't sell anything from my collection. I do appreciate your viewership!

[@lydiacarter3427]

Awwwe

[@olivialundy3056]

What part of Puerto Rico did you stay in to get to this beach?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello! When I visited PR, I stayed in a town called Fajardo - beautiful place! Thanks for watching my content!

[@brookewatts8892]

I wish I could find a helmet. 😍

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, if you ever find your way to PR they are all over beaches where there are rocks and cobblestone!

[@lindsayhuff8813]

I can not believe you left that amazing carrier shell. Ugh!!!!!! Grrrrrr…….

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! In retrospect, I should have kept it, haha! Thanks for watching!

[@lindsayhuff8813]

@@solaceinshelling6552 hmm…. Broken shells are not for everyone. Ya know. 😉😉😉 thanks for sharing. I have learned so much from your videos and love your content.

[@maryannkom299]

I couldn’t help but think those those big queen conchs you found would make beautiful pink cameos.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I do agree... I believe another person commented something similar regarding cameos, as well. Thanks for watching!

[@pattysands564]

Lift the sea grass. Shells get trapped under it

[@williamthomson638]

I hope nothing bites you. Got your phone?

[@vianetvargas3520]

I actually think it’s awesome that you don’t take everything u come across

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Speaking candidly, I used to collect everything I could find when I was much younger. A growing understanding of nature through the years helped me to learn balance much better. Thank you so much for watching!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

12:41 is that brain coral under your hand?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! Just watched it back - yes it is! Thanks for watching!

[@shellexpedition2013]

I’ll be in Puerto Rico shortly and I didn’t wanna learn anything about the shells there because I like to discover “new” things. Might have to stop watching

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend! Unabashedly, this is also how I prefer to shell and explore beaches... just get out there, experience it, and see what you can find! It's the best way 😃