Four new cockle species (top and bottom on the far left: both sides of Pratulum occidentale; middle, larger speckled shell: Acrosterigma extremattenuatum; top-right: both sides of Microcardium scabrosum; bottom right: Ctenocardia pilbaraensis).
Museum of Geraldton

Every seashell has a story

Dates

Sunday 27 April | 10am – 11am

Dates
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Cost

Free

Location

The Helm, Shore Leave Festival 

 

Ever wondered what stories your favourite sea shells can tell you?

Dig through your own seashell collection, choose your favourite, and bring it along to The Helm at Shore Leave Festival! 

Dr. Lisa Kirkendale, Head of Aquatic Zoology at the Western Australian Museum, will be leading a fun, hands-on session for you to learn all the hidden stories behind your treasured seashells. 

Explore their unique characteristics, origins and ecological significance!