June 18-19 Gulf Coast Shell Show in Panama City Beach, Florida

摘要

The Gulf Coast Shell Show on 18-19 June 2016, was a huge success. Paid attendance was about 300 and over 50 were let in for free. The scientific exhibits totaled 365 feet of display. Shell Show Chairman was Jim Brunner and the Scientific Judges were Linda and Kevan Sunderland. Jeannette Tysor and Ed Shuller won the COA Award for their display in tribute to the well known North Carolina shell collector, Hugh Porter. The display was titled, "Mr. Seashell & North Carolina's Marine Mollusks." Their extensive display involved 10 cases and covered 25 feet. Also at this year's show was the award of the new Vokes Trophy to Vicky Wall (see p. 18). Founder