Lobsterman Discovers 3 NEW Gulf Shell Species! See them HERE!

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with lobster fisherman Captain Randy Rivera, skipper of the Ava Pilar, who made history by discovering 3 brand-new species of sea snails near the Dry Tortugas! Officially named Fasciolaria riverai, Chicoreus Riverai, and Scaphella Mercedesae by malacologists Dr. Edward Petuch and David Berschauer, all these incredible shells were pulled straight from the deep waters of the Tortuga Terrace. Is this the rarest shell discovery in the Gulf of Mexico? Let's dive into the science, the story, and the mystery! To learn more about Randy Rivera's discoveries or to purchase one of these rare and stunning tulips, head to Randy's website at: www.tortugasshellcollector.com to order copies of the Festivus Magazine scientific paper regarding Randy;s amazing discoveries, head to the San Diego Shell Club's website here: www.thesandiegoshellclub.com And for more information on the Conchologists of America organization and the convention here in the Bradenton/Sarasota area, head over to: https://conchologistsofamerica.org _____________________________________________________________________ Pronounced :"ESH-Way BEEZ-You" :) Echoue Bijoux is French for "Washed Ashore Jewelry". Join Michelle as she collects & creates from the shells she finds at the beach. Learn to identify the shells of southwest Florida, see live sea critters, spot rare shells, collect fossils - then see things get made into amazing jewelry, holiday ornaments, home decor and more! Tool lessons, pro tips, and an amazing selection of jewelry techniques - Michelle is a many-times-published artist & instructor with skills in jewelry stringing, wire wrapping, beading, bead embroidery, shell crafting, home decor, scrapbooking and paper arts, fiber arts, and more. Get fresh and hip ideas with some visual how-to for what to do with your own beach treasures! KNOW where the items you wear & love at home have come from :) Support local business, while embracing ethical & sustainable style for your wardrobe and home :) THE ONLINE STORE IS LIVE!! You even get a link to which video your jewelry was made in at the online store listing description! See your piece from find to finish :) ONLINE STORE LINK: https://echouebijoux.square.site Thanks for watching, & please Like, Share, & Subscribe! #newshelldiscovery #shelling #florida #beachcombing #seashells #keywest #drytortugas #floridabeaches